Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Pensacola, Argentine, Tifton 9
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Snails
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Recommended more for beef than for milk production
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PASPALUM notatum
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Bahia Grass
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
बाहिया घास
Tritoma
In German
Bahia Grass
Tritoma
In French
l'herbe de Bahia
Tritoma
In Spanish
bahia hierba
tritoma
In Greek
Bahia γρασίδι
tritoma
In Portuguese
bahia grama
Tritoma
In Polish
Bahia trawy
Tritoma
In Latin
bahia herba
Trytoma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
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 Tritoma
Wondering what are the properties of Bahia Grass and Tritoma? We provide you with everything About Bahia Grass and Tritoma. Bahia Grass doesn't have thorns and Tritoma doesn't have thorns. Also Bahia Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bahia Grass has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Asthma and Tritoma 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 Tritoma and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bahia Grass and Tritoma
Season and care of Bahia Grass and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Bahia Grass and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bahia Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tritoma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bahia Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bahia Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Bahia Grass and Tritoma Physical Information
Bahia Grass and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Bahia Grass height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Bahia Grass and Tritoma are as follows:
Bahia Grass flower color: Not Available
Bahia Grass leaf color: Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Bahia Grass and Tritoma
Care of Bahia Grass and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bahia Grass pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.