Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
2-8
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Centipede Grass
False Indigo
In Hindi
Hydrangea
इंडिगो
In German
Hortensie
falsches Indigo
In French
Hortensia
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Hortensia
Falso Indigo
In Greek
υδραγεία
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
false Indigo
In Polish
Hortensja
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Hibiscus
falsum indicum
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Genus
Ophiuroides
Amorpha
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Centipede Grass and False Indigo
Wondering what are the properties of Centipede Grass and False Indigo? We provide you with everything About Centipede Grass and False Indigo. Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns and False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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 False Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and False Indigo
Season and care of Centipede Grass and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Centipede Grass and False Indigo Physical Information
Centipede Grass and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and False Indigo are as follows:
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Centipede Grass and False Indigo
Care of Centipede Grass and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.