Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
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
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga
Sorghastrum nutans
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water usually once a day
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Crown gall, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Mealybugs, White peach scale
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Excessive flatus
Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, For treating wrinkles
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Styptic
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Sharon Fruit
Indian Grass
In Hindi
शैरन फल
भारतीय घास
In German
Sharon Frucht
Indian Grass
In French
Sharon Fruit
Herbe indienne
In Spanish
Sharon Fruit
Hierba india
In Greek
Sharon Φρούτα
Ινδικό Grass
In Portuguese
Sharon Fruit
grama indianas
In Polish
Sharon Fruit
Indyjski Trawa
In Latin
Sharon fructus
Indian Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Diospyros
Sorghastrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Sharon Fruit and Indian Grass
Season and care of Sharon Fruit and Indian Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Sharon Fruit and Indian Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sharon Fruit season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sharon Fruit is Clay, Loam and for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sharon Fruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sharon Fruit and Indian Grass Physical Information
Sharon Fruit and Indian Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Sharon Fruit height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sharon Fruit and Indian Grass are as follows:
Sharon Fruit flower color: Light Yellow
Sharon Fruit leaf color: Green
Indian Grass flower color:
- Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Sharon Fruit and Indian Grass
Care of Sharon Fruit and Indian Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sharon Fruit 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 Sharon Fruit 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.