Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
meadows, Wet ground
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 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
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires a lot of watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Lots of watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune in spring, Prune in summer
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Don't use high pH fertilizers, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Acne
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
LYTHRUM 'Happy'
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
Loosetrife
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
Loosetrife
In German
Bermuda Gras
Loosetrife
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
salicaire
In Spanish
Grama
loosetrife
In Greek
Αγριάδα
loosetrife
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
loosetrife
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
loosetrife
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
loosetrife
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Cynodon Rich
Lythrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Chlorideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bermuda Grass and Loosestrife
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Loosestrife? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Loosestrife. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Loosestrife 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 Loosestrife 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 Loosestrife and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Loosestrife
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Loosestrife is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Loosestrife Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Loosestrife season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Loosestrife is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bermuda Grass and Loosestrife Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Loosestrife physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Loosestrife height is 30.50 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Loosestrife are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Loosestrife flower color: Pink and Rose
- Loosestrife leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bermuda Grass and Loosestrife
Care of Bermuda Grass and Loosestrife include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Loosestrife pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune in summer. In summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering.