Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender 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
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Types
Sorghastrum nutans
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Cordate
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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 spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Indian Grass
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
Zonal Geranium
In German
Indian Grass
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Herbe indienne
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Hierba india
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
grama indianas
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Indian Grass
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Sorghastrum
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Indian Grass and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Indian Grass and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Grass and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Indian Grass and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color:
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Indian Grass and Zonal Geranium
Care of Indian Grass and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.