Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants
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
Southwestern United States
Types
Sorghastrum nutans
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Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
White, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
AGAVE toumeyana
Common Name
Indian Grass
Honesty , Chinese Money
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
silver dollar
In German
Indian Grass
Einjähriges Silberblatt
In French
Herbe indienne
Monnaie-du-Pape
In Spanish
Hierba india
planta de la plata
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
silver dollar
In Portuguese
grama indianas
silver dollar
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
Miesiącznica roczna
In Latin
Indian Grass
silver dollar
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Sorghastrum
Lunaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Indian Grass and Silver Dollar
Season and care of Indian Grass and Silver Dollar is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Silver Dollar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Dollar season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Dollar is Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Dollar is Neutral.
Indian Grass and Silver Dollar Physical Information
Indian Grass and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Silver Dollar are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color:
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
- Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Indian Grass and Silver Dollar
Care of Indian Grass and Silver Dollar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.