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
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Types
Sorghastrum nutans
PRIMOCANE RED RASPBERRIES ,FLORICANE RED RASPBERRIES
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Forests, Mountains, Tree canopies
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Suckers
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Itchiness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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bank hedging, Cottage Garden, Slopes hedging
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cancer, Improve heart health, Liver Protection, Skin Whitening and Pigmentation Medicine, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
RUBUS 'Autumn Bliss'
Common Name
Indian Grass
Red Raspberry
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
रूबस idaeus
In German
Indian Grass
Himbeere
In French
Herbe indienne
Rubus idaeus
In Spanish
Hierba india
Rubus idaeus
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
σμέουρο
In Portuguese
grama indianas
Rubus idaeus
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
Rubusidaeus
In Latin
Indian Grass
Rubus idaeus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Indian Grass and Red Raspberry
Season and care of Indian Grass and Red Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Red Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Raspberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Grass and Red Raspberry Physical Information
Indian Grass and Red Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Red Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Red Raspberry are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color:
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Red Raspberry flower color: White
- Red Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Grass and Red Raspberry
Care of Indian Grass and Red Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Red Raspberry 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 Red Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.