Prairie Dropseed

Pecan

About Prairie Dropseed and Pecan

Prairie Dropseed

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Grass

Tree

Origin

North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Types

Sporobolus heterolepis

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

158

0 40000

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Habitat

Hay fields

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-85-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10 - 2

9-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

50.80 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Green, Purple, Light Green

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Orange, Gold

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SPOROBOLUS heterolepis

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Prairie Dropseed

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

prairie dropseed

पेकॉन

In German

Prärie Dropseed

Pekannuss

In French

prairie dropseed

Pacanier

In Spanish

dropseed pradera

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

λιβάδι dropseed

Pecan

In Portuguese

pradaria dropseed

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

łąka dropseed

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

PRATUM grama

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Juglandales

Family

Poaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Sporobolus

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

1019

1 27800

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Properties of Prairie Dropseed and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Prairie Dropseed and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Prairie Dropseed and Pecan. Prairie Dropseed doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Prairie Dropseed does not have fragrant flowers. Prairie Dropseed has allergic reactions like and Pecan has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Prairie Dropseed and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Prairie Dropseed and Pecan

Season and care of Prairie Dropseed and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Prairie Dropseed and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prairie Dropseed season is Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Prairie Dropseed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Prairie Dropseed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.

Prairie Dropseed and Pecan Physical Information

Prairie Dropseed and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Prairie Dropseed height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Prairie Dropseed and Pecan are as follows:

Prairie Dropseed flower color: Red, Green, Purple, Light Green
Prairie Dropseed leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Prairie Dropseed and Pecan

Care of Prairie Dropseed and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prairie Dropseed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Prairie Dropseed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.