Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
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
Western United States, Canada
Types
Sorghastrum nutans
Pinus lambertiana
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water three times weekly in summer
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
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
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
27-3-3 ratio, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Blister Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Douglas squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Carminative, Laxative, Opthalmic, Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Adhesive, Used as a chewing gum, Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
PINUS lambertiana
Common Name
Indian Grass
Sugar pine, Sugar cone pine
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
Sugar Pine
In German
Indian Grass
Sugar Pine
In French
Herbe indienne
Sugar Pine
In Spanish
Hierba india
Sugar Pine
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
Sugar Pine
In Portuguese
grama indianas
Sugar Pine
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
Sugar Pine
In Latin
Indian Grass
Pinus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Indian Grass and Sugar Pine
Season and care of Indian Grass and Sugar Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Sugar Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Pine season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Pine is Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Grass and Sugar Pine Physical Information
Indian Grass and Sugar Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sugar Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Sugar Pine are as follows:
Care of Indian Grass and Sugar Pine
Care of Indian Grass and Sugar Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Sugar Pine 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 Sugar Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.