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
North America, United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Hillside, Prairies, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
7 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Yellow, Red, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample 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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Insects
fungus, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
SCHIZACHYRIUM scoparium
Common Name
Indian Grass
Little Bluestem
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
little bluestem
In German
Indian Grass
wenig bluestem
In French
Herbe indienne
barbon
In Spanish
Hierba india
Poco bluestem
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
Μικρή bluestem
In Portuguese
grama indianas
pouco bluestem
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
trochę bluestem
In Latin
Indian Grass
parum bluestem
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Sorghastrum
Schizachyrium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Grass and Little Bluestem
Season and care of Indian Grass and Little Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Little Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Little Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Little Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Little Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Grass and Little Bluestem Physical Information
Indian Grass and Little Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Little Bluestem height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Little Bluestem are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Little Bluestem flower color: Not Available
- Little Bluestem leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Indian Grass and Little Bluestem
Care of Indian Grass and Little Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Little Bluestem pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, 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 Little Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.
