Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Mediterranean
Types
Pensacola, Argentine, Tifton 9
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
Wild
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Recommended more for beef than for milk production
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PASPALUM notatum
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Bahia Grass
Lavender
In Hindi
बाहिया घास
Lavender
In German
Bahia Grass
Lavendel
In French
l'herbe de Bahia
Lavande
In Spanish
bahia hierba
Lavanda
In Greek
Bahia γρασίδι
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
bahia grama
Lavanda
In Polish
Bahia trawy
Lawenda
In Latin
bahia herba
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Paspaleae
Lavanduleae
Season and Care of Bahia Grass and Lavender
Season and care of Bahia Grass and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Bahia Grass and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bahia Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bahia Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bahia Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bahia Grass and Lavender Physical Information
Bahia Grass and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Bahia Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bahia Grass and Lavender are as follows:
Bahia Grass flower color:
Bahia Grass leaf color: Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Bahia Grass and Lavender
Care of Bahia Grass and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bahia Grass pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Bahia Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.