Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Bronchitis, Chest pain, Cough, Fever, Kidney Stones, Malaria, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
CAESALPINIA pulcherrima
Common Name
Indian Grass
Pride of Barbados
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
Pride of Barbados
In German
Indian Grass
Stolz von Barbados
In French
Herbe indienne
Fierté de la Barbade
In Spanish
Hierba india
Orgullo de Barbados
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
Υπερηφάνεια των Μπαρμπάντος
In Portuguese
grama indianas
Offs Pridi Varvias
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
Pridi offs Varvias
In Latin
Indian Grass
Pridi offs Varvias
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Sorghastrum
Caesalpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Grass and Pride of Barbados
Season and care of Indian Grass and Pride of Barbados is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Pride of Barbados Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Pride of Barbados season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pride of Barbados is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pride of Barbados is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Grass and Pride of Barbados Physical Information
Indian Grass and Pride of Barbados physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pride of Barbados height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Pride of Barbados are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Pride of Barbados flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Pride of Barbados leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Grass and Pride of Barbados
Care of Indian Grass and Pride of Barbados include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Pride of Barbados pruning is done 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 Pride of Barbados needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.