Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Indian Grass
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
Ayers Pear
In German
Indian Grass
Ayers Birne
In French
Herbe indienne
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Hierba india
Ayers pera
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
grama indianas
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Indian Grass
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Indian Grass and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Indian Grass and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Indian Grass and Ayers Pear. Indian Grass doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Grass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Indian Grass and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Indian Grass and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Grass and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Indian Grass and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Grass and Ayers Pear
Care of Indian Grass and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.