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
Asia
Types
Sorghastrum nutans
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
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
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Indian Grass
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
Hydrangea
In German
Indian Grass
Hortensie
In French
Herbe indienne
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hierba india
Hortensia
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
grama indianas
Hortênsia
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
Hortensja
In Latin
Indian Grass
Hibiscus
Family
Poaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Indian Grass and Ubi
Season and care of Indian Grass and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Ubi season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Grass and Ubi Physical Information
Indian Grass and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Ubi are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color:
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Grass and Ubi
Care of Indian Grass and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.