Indian Grass

Dwarf Papyrus

About Indian Grass and Dwarf Papyrus

Indian Grass

Dwarf Papyrus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Grass

Sedge or Rush

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

World/Pandemic

Types

Sorghastrum nutans

Papyrus

Number of Varieties

315

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Habitat

Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands

Grassland, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-97-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

12-7

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

can go long without fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Insects

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought and Salt

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects

Allergy

Skin irritation

Itchiness, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SORGHASTRUM nutans

Cyperus papyrus

Common Name

Indian Grass

Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus

In Hindi

भारतीय घास

dwarf papyrus

In German

Indian Grass

Zwerg Papyrus

In French

Herbe indienne

papyrus nain

In Spanish

Hierba india

papiro enano

In Greek

Ινδικό Grass

νάνος πάπυρο

In Portuguese

grama indianas

papiro anão

In Polish

Indyjski Trawa

krasnolud papirus

In Latin

Indian Grass

P. papyrus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Family

Poaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Sorghastrum

Cyperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

9700

1 27800

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Properties of Indian Grass and Dwarf Papyrus

Wondering what are the properties of Indian Grass and Dwarf Papyrus? We provide you with everything About Indian Grass and Dwarf Papyrus. Indian Grass doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Grass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Dwarf Papyrus 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 Dwarf Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Indian Grass and Dwarf Papyrus

Season and care of Indian Grass and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Indian Grass and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information

Indian Grass and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:

Indian Grass flower color:
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green

Care of Indian Grass and Dwarf Papyrus

Care of Indian Grass and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.