Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Artemisia annua
Common Name
Indian Grass
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
Artemisia
In German
Indian Grass
Artemisia
In French
Herbe indienne
Artemisia
In Spanish
Hierba india
Artemisia
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
grama indianas
Artemisia
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
Artemisia
In Latin
Indian Grass
Artemisia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Sorghastrum
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Indian Grass and Artemisia
Wondering what are the properties of Indian Grass and Artemisia? We provide you with everything About Indian Grass and Artemisia. Indian Grass doesn't have thorns and Artemisia doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Grass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Artemisia has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Indian Grass and Artemisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Indian Grass and Artemisia
Season and care of Indian Grass and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Artemisia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Grass and Artemisia Physical Information
Indian Grass and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Artemisia are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Indian Grass and Artemisia
Care of Indian Grass and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.