Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Biennials
  
Type
Grass
  
Shrub
  
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
  
Caribbean
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Yellow Orange
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Elliptic and Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
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
  
Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Butterflies, Not Available
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Bark, Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Common Name
Indian Grass
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In German
Indian Grass
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In French
Herbe indienne
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In Spanish
Hierba india
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In Portuguese
grama indianas
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In Latin
Indian Grass
  
Hedysarum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Brassicales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Solanaceae
  
Genus
Sorghastrum
  
Capparis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Indian Grass and Brunfelsia americana
Season and care of Indian Grass and Brunfelsia americana is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Brunfelsia americana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Brunfelsia americana season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral.
Indian Grass and Brunfelsia americana Physical Information
Indian Grass and Brunfelsia americana physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Brunfelsia americana are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
- Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Indian Grass and Brunfelsia americana
Care of Indian Grass and Brunfelsia americana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Brunfelsia americana 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 Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.