Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Herbaceous 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
  
China, Japan, Korea
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
  
Lake Sides, River side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
  
9-4
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Orbiculate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Poorly Drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
From Rhizomes
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Insects
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
  
Drought, Drought and Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Antiasthamatic, Expectorant, Miscellany
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
  
PETASITES japonicus 'Argentea'
  
Common Name
Indian Grass
  
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
  
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
  
Japanese Butterbur
  
In German
Indian Grass
  
japanische Pestwurz
  
In French
Herbe indienne
  
Japanese Butterbur
  
In Spanish
Hierba india
  
petasita japonesa
  
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
  
Japanese Butterbur
  
In Portuguese
grama indianas
  
Carrapicho japonês
  
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
  
japoński Lepiężnik
  
In Latin
Indian Grass
  
Japanese Butterbur
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Poales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Sorghastrum
  
Petasites
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available