Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-11
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Centipede Grass
Copper iris
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Copper Iris
In German
Hortensie
Copper Iris
In French
Hortensia
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Hortensia
Cobre Iris
In Greek
υδραγεία
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Copper Iris
In Polish
Hortensja
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Hibiscus
Iris Copper
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Irideae
Subfamily
Sorghum
Iridoideae
Properties of Centipede Grass and Copper Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Centipede Grass and Copper Iris? We provide you with everything About Centipede Grass and Copper Iris. Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Copper Iris
Season and care of Centipede Grass and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Centipede Grass and Copper Iris Physical Information
Centipede Grass and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Copper Iris are as follows:
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Centipede Grass and Copper Iris
Care of Centipede Grass and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.