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
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
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
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
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
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
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Indian Grass
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Indian Grass
indische Malve
In French
Herbe indienne
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Hierba india
malva india
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
grama indianas
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Indian Grass
vitifolium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Sorghastrum
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Grass and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Indian Grass and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Grass and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Indian Grass and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Grass and Indian Mallow
Care of Indian Grass and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.