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
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Sorghastrum nutans
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Indian Grass
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
ब्राह्मी
In German
Indian Grass
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Herbe indienne
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Hierba india
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
Brahmi
In Portuguese
grama indianas
Brahmi
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
brahmi
In Latin
Indian Grass
Brahmi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Scrophulariales
Family
Poaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Indian Grass and Brahmi
Season and care of Indian Grass and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Brahmi season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Grass and Brahmi Physical Information
Indian Grass and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Brahmi are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color:
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Indian Grass and Brahmi
Care of Indian Grass and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.