Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia, India
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Herbaceous perennial
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Lakes, Pastures, Prairies, Roadsides, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Headache, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Bog Garden, Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
LOBELIA cardinalis
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
Cardinal Flower
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
Cardinal Flower
In German
Bermuda Gras
Cardinal Flower
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
Cardinal Flower
In Spanish
Grama
Cardinal Flower
In Greek
Αγριάδα
Καρδινάλιος λουλούδι
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
Cardinal Flower
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
Cardinal Flower
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
Cardinalis Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Lobeliaceae
Genus
Cynodon Rich
Lobelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Chlorideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Lobelioideae
Properties of Bermuda Grass and Cardinal Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Cardinal Flower? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Cardinal Flower. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Cardinal Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Bermuda Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bermuda Grass has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough and Cardinal Flower has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough. 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 Bermuda Grass and Cardinal Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Cardinal Flower
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Cardinal Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Cardinal Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cardinal Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cardinal Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cardinal Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bermuda Grass and Cardinal Flower Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Cardinal Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Cardinal Flower height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Cardinal Flower are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Cardinal Flower flower color: Red, Crimson and Dark Red
- Cardinal Flower leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bermuda Grass and Cardinal Flower
Care of Bermuda Grass and Cardinal Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Cardinal Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cardinal Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.