Indian Grass

Iris

About Indian Grass and Iris

Indian Grass

Iris

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Grass

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, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

Sorghastrum nutans

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Number of Varieties

310

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Habitat

Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands

gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-9-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm70.00 cm

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm10.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

From Rhizomes, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry

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

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Insects

Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses

Plant Tolerance

Drought and Salt

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees, Butterflies

Allergy

Skin irritation

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil

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

Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SORGHASTRUM nutans

IRIS

Common Name

Indian Grass

Iris

In Hindi

भारतीय घास

Iris

In German

Indian Grass

Iris

In French

Herbe indienne

Iris

In Spanish

Hierba india

Iris

In Greek

Ινδικό Grass

Ίρις

In Portuguese

grama indianas

Íris

In Polish

Indyjski Trawa

Irys

In Latin

Indian Grass

Iris

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Poales

Asparagales

Family

Poaceae

Iridaceae

Genus

Sorghastrum

Iris

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Irideae

Subfamily

Iridoideae

Number of Species

9300

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Properties of Indian Grass and Iris

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

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Season and Care of Indian Grass and Iris

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

Indian Grass and Iris Physical Information

Indian Grass and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Iris are as follows:

Indian Grass flower color:
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Iris leaf color:

Care of Indian Grass and Iris

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