Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Centipede Grass
Nutmeg
In German
Hortensie
Muskatnuss
In French
Hortensia
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Hortensia
nuez moscada
In Greek
υδραγεία
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
noz-moscada
In Polish
Hortensja
gałka muszkatołowa
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Ophiuroides
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Myrteae
Subfamily
Sorghum
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Nutmeg
Season and care of Centipede Grass and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Centipede Grass and Nutmeg Physical Information
Centipede Grass and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Nutmeg are as follows:
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Nutmeg flower color:
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Centipede Grass and Nutmeg
Care of Centipede Grass and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.