Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Grass
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
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
  
America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
  
Open areas, River side, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
Blue, Red, Violet, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Cushion
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Fall, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Insects
  
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
  
Lobelia laxiflora
  
Common Name
Indian Grass
  
Lobelia
  
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
  
Lobelia
  
In German
Indian Grass
  
Lobelie
  
In French
Herbe indienne
  
Lobelia
  
In Spanish
Hierba india
  
Lobelia
  
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
  
λοβηλία
  
In Portuguese
grama indianas
  
Lobélia
  
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
  
Lobelia
  
In Latin
Indian Grass
  
Lobelia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Anthophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Dicotyledonae
  
Order
Poales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Campanulaceae
  
Genus
Sorghastrum
  
Lobelia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Lobelioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Indian Grass and Lobelia
Season and care of Indian Grass and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Lobelia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Indian Grass and Lobelia Physical Information
Indian Grass and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Lobelia are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Indian Grass and Lobelia
Care of Indian Grass and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.