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
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Indian Grass
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Indian Grass
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Herbe indienne
arbousier
In Spanish
Hierba india
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
grama indianas
medronheiro
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Indian Grass
arbutus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Sorghastrum
Arbutus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Grass and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Indian Grass and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Grass and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Indian Grass and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Indian Grass and Strawberry Tree
Care of Indian Grass and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.