Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Habitat
Warmer regions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
11- 6
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
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
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
Hibiscus syriacus
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In German
Bermuda Gras
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
In Spanish
Grama
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
In Greek
Αγριάδα
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Cynodon Rich
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral.
Bermuda Grass and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
- Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Care of Bermuda Grass and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Care of Bermuda Grass and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.