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Indian Grass

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About Indian Grass and Softstem Bulrush

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Grass
Sedge or Rush

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

Types

Sorghastrum nutans
Grass

Number of Varieties

35
0 40000
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Habitat

Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-9-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1
-

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm270.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

45.70 cm150.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

-
-

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Blue Green
Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green
Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan
Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear
Long linear and narrow

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average
Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
-

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Salt
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established

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, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Poorly 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

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Insects
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought and Salt
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Skin irritation
Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SORGHASTRUM nutans
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani

Common Name

Indian Grass
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush

In Hindi

भारतीय घास
Softstem Bulrush

In German

Indian Grass
Softstem Bulrush

In French

Herbe indienne
Softstem Bulrush

In Spanish

Hierba india
Softstem Bulrush

In Greek

Ινδικό Grass
Softstem Bulrush

In Portuguese

grama indianas
Softstem Bulrush

In Polish

Indyjski Trawa
Softstem Bulrush

In Latin

Indian Grass
Softstem Bulrush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Poales
Poales

Family

Poaceae
Cyperaceae

Genus

Sorghastrum
Schoenoplectus

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

935
1 27800
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Properties of Indian Grass and Softstem Bulrush

Wondering what are the properties of Indian Grass and Softstem Bulrush? We provide you with everything About Indian Grass and Softstem Bulrush. Indian Grass doesn't have thorns and Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Grass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Softstem Bulrush has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Indian Grass and Softstem Bulrush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Indian Grass and Softstem Bulrush

Season and care of Indian Grass and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Indian Grass and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information

Indian Grass and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:

  • Indian Grass flower color:

  • Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green

  • Softstem Bulrush flower color:

  • Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive

Care of Indian Grass and Softstem Bulrush

Care of Indian Grass and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.