Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
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
Types
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Sorghastrum nutans
Habitat
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
bees
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites, Treating fever
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SAURURUS cernuus
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Common Name
Lizard's Tail
Indian Grass
In Hindi
Saururus cernuus
भारतीय घास
In German
Saururus cernuus
Indian Grass
In French
Saururus cernuus
Herbe indienne
In Spanish
cernuus Saururus
Hierba india
In Greek
Saururus cernuus
Ινδικό Grass
In Portuguese
Saururus cernuus
grama indianas
In Polish
Saururus cernuus
Indyjski Trawa
In Latin
Saururi cernuus
Indian Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Saururaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Saururus
Sorghastrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Saururus cernuus and Indian Grass
Season and care of Saururus cernuus and Indian Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Saururus cernuus and Indian Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Saururus cernuus is Loam and for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saururus cernuus and Indian Grass Physical Information
Saururus cernuus and Indian Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Saururus cernuus and Indian Grass are as follows:
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Indian Grass flower color:
- Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Saururus cernuus and Indian Grass
Care of Saururus cernuus and Indian Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saururus cernuus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.