Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant, Perennial, 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
Laos, Southern China, Taiwan, Vietnam
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
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
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Rosa laevigata
Common Name
Indian Grass
Cherokee Rose
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
Cherokee rose
In German
Indian Grass
Die Cherokee-Rose
In French
Herbe indienne
Le rosier des Cherokees
In Spanish
Hierba india
rosa cherokee
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
Cherokee rose
In Portuguese
grama indianas
Cherokee rose
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
Cherokee rose
In Latin
Indian Grass
Cherokee rose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Indian Grass and Cherokee Rose
Wondering what are the properties of Indian Grass and Cherokee Rose? We provide you with everything About Indian Grass and Cherokee Rose. Indian Grass doesn't have thorns and Cherokee Rose doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Grass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Cherokee Rose 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 Cherokee Rose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Indian Grass and Cherokee Rose
Season and care of Indian Grass and Cherokee Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Cherokee Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherokee Rose season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherokee Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherokee Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Grass and Cherokee Rose Physical Information
Indian Grass and Cherokee Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cherokee Rose height is 200.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Cherokee Rose are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Cherokee Rose flower color: White
- Cherokee Rose leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Grass and Cherokee Rose
Care of Indian Grass and Cherokee Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Cherokee Rose 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 Cherokee Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.