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
Africa
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblovate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
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
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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
Common Name
Indian Grass
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
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
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Indian Grass and Yardlong Bean
Season and care of Indian Grass and Yardlong Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Yardlong Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Yardlong Bean season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Grass and Yardlong Bean Physical Information
Indian Grass and Yardlong Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Yardlong Bean are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color:
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
- Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Grass and Yardlong Bean
Care of Indian Grass and Yardlong Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Yardlong Bean 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 Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.