About Indian Grass and Fuller's Teasel
Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Herbs
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
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
8 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Purple
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Wildflower
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Indian Grass
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Indian Grass
Fullers Karde
In French
Herbe indienne
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Hierba india
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
grama indianas
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Indian Grass
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Dipsacaceae
Genus
Sorghastrum
Dipsacus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Dipsacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Indian Grass and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Indian Grass and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Indian Grass and Fuller's Teasel. Indian Grass doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Grass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Indian Grass and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Indian Grass and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Grass and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Indian Grass and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Grass and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Indian Grass and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.