Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
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
Loam, Moist, Well drained
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
CORNUS alternifolia
Common Name
Centipede Grass
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Cornus
In German
Hortensie
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
Hortensia
Cornus
In Spanish
Hortensia
Cornus alternifolia
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Cornus
In Polish
Hortensja
Dereń
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
GLUMIFLORAE
Cornales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sorghum
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Pagoda Dogwood
Season and care of Centipede Grass and Pagoda Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Pagoda Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic.
Centipede Grass and Pagoda Dogwood Physical Information
Centipede Grass and Pagoda Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Pagoda Dogwood are as follows:
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Centipede Grass and Pagoda Dogwood
Care of Centipede Grass and Pagoda Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves and Pagoda Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.