Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
15.00 cm
15.00 cm
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Fin-shaped Tufts
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
St. Augustine Grass
In French
candélabre primevère
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Stenotaphrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and St. Augustine Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabra Primrose and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Candelabra Primrose and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Candelabra Primrose and St. Augustine Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and St. Augustine Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.