Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Pensacola, Argentine, Tifton 9
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Recommended more for beef than for milk production
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PASPALUM notatum
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Bahia Grass
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
बाहिया घास
Chionodoxa
In German
Bahia Grass
Chionodoxa
In French
l'herbe de Bahia
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
bahia hierba
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Bahia γρασίδι
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
bahia grama
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Bahia trawy
Chionodoxa
In Latin
bahia herba
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Genus
Paspalum
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Paspaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bahia Grass and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Bahia Grass and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Bahia Grass and Chionodoxa. Bahia Grass doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Bahia Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bahia Grass has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Asthma and Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Asthma. 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 Bahia Grass and Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bahia Grass and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Bahia Grass and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Bahia Grass and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bahia Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bahia Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Bahia Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bahia Grass and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Bahia Grass and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Bahia Grass height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Bahia Grass and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Bahia Grass flower color: Not Available
Bahia Grass leaf color: Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Bahia Grass and Chionodoxa
Care of Bahia Grass and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bahia Grass pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bahia Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.