Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Central America, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Skin irritation
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, 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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Rosa woodsii
Common Name
Indian Grass
Woods Rose, Interior Rose
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
Woods Rose
In German
Indian Grass
Woods Rose
In French
Herbe indienne
Woods Rose
In Spanish
Hierba india
Woods Rose
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
Woods Rose
In Portuguese
grama indianas
Woods Rose
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
Woods Rose
In Latin
Indian Grass
Woods Rose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Grass and Woods Rose
Season and care of Indian Grass and Woods Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Woods Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Woods Rose season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Woods Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Woods Rose is Alkaline.
Indian Grass and Woods Rose Physical Information
Indian Grass and Woods Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Woods Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Woods Rose are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Woods Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink and White
- Woods Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Grass and Woods Rose
Care of Indian Grass and Woods Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Woods Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Woods Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.