Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Habitat
Warmer regions
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Ammonium Nitrate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
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Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Skin inflammation
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
CALLUNA vulgaris
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
Heather, Common heather, Ling
In German
Bermuda Gras
Heidekraut
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
bruyère
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
urze
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
wrzos
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
Heather
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Cynodon Rich
Calluna
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Ericoideae
Properties of Bermuda Grass and Heather
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Heather? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Heather. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Heather
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Heather is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heather is Acidic.
Bermuda Grass and Heather Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Heather are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color:
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Bermuda Grass and Heather
Care of Bermuda Grass and Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done and Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.