Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
China
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 7
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
AMMI majus
Common Name
Centipede Grass
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Hydrangea
बिशप निराना
In German
Hortensie
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Hortensia
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Hortensia
biznaga
In Greek
υδραγεία
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Hortensja
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Hibiscus
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Ophiuroides
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Centipede Grass and Bishop's Weed
Wondering what are the properties of Centipede Grass and Bishop's Weed? We provide you with everything About Centipede Grass and Bishop's Weed. Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns and Bishop's Weed doesn't have thorns. Also Centipede Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Centipede Grass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Bishop's Weed has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Centipede Grass and Bishop's Weed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Centipede Grass and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Centipede Grass and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Centipede Grass and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Centipede Grass and Bishop's Weed
Care of Centipede Grass and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.