Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico, North America
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
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Sorghastrum nutans
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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, Yellow green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
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Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees
Birds
Allergy
Dermatitis
Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Common Name
Winter Squash
Indian Grass
In Hindi
कोंहड़ा
भारतीय घास
In German
Winter squash
Indian Grass
In French
courges d'hiver
Herbe indienne
In Spanish
calabaza de invierno
Hierba india
In Greek
σκουός χειμώνα
Ινδικό Grass
In Portuguese
abóbora
grama indianas
In Polish
dynia
Indyjski Trawa
In Latin
cucurbita
Indian Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Sorghastrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
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Season and Care of Winter Squash and Indian Grass
Season and care of Winter Squash and Indian Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Squash and Indian Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall and Indian Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Winter Squash is Loam and for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Squash is Neutral and for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Squash and Indian Grass Physical Information
Winter Squash and Indian Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Winter Squash and Indian Grass are as follows:
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Indian Grass flower color:
- Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Winter Squash and Indian Grass
Care of Winter Squash and Indian Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage and Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Winter Squash 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.