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About Azalea and Centipede Grass

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass

Origin

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China

Types

Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

10100
0 40000
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Habitat

Forests
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-117-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
10 - 7

Sunset Zone

21,22
7, 9, 10

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm2.50 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

90.00 cm3.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear
Oblovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Cold climate, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Bees, Flies

Allergy

-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Lawns and Turf

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides

Common Name

Evergreen Azalea
Centipede Grass

In Hindi

Azalea
Hydrangea

In German

Azalee
Hortensie

In French

azalée
Hortensia

In Spanish

azalea
Hortensia

In Greek

αζάλεα
υδραγεία

In Portuguese

Azalea
Hortênsia

In Polish

azalia
Hortensja

In Latin

Azalea
Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Ericales
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Family

Ericaceae
Poaceae

Genus

Rhododendron
Ophiuroides

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Rhodoreae
Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Ericoideae
Sorghum

Number of Species

102410
1 27800
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Properties of Azalea and Centipede Grass

Wondering what are the properties of Azalea and Centipede Grass? We provide you with everything About Azalea and Centipede Grass. Azalea doesn't have thorns and Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Azalea does not have fragrant flowers. Azalea has allergic reactions like and Centipede Grass 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 Azalea and Centipede Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Azalea and Centipede Grass

Season and care of Azalea and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.

Azalea and Centipede Grass Physical Information

Azalea and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Centipede Grass are as follows:

  • Azalea flower color: Red

  • Azalea leaf color: Green and Dark Green

  • Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White

  • Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green

Care of Azalea and Centipede Grass

Care of Azalea and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.