Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Flowering Plants, Shrub
  
Origin
China
  
North Africa
  
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
  
Desert, Rocky Mountains
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 7
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
  
Not Availble
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Black, Blue
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Moist but well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
  
Moisture
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Moist, Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
  
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Healthy tree
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Moisture
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Flies
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Acne, Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
  
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
  
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
  
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
  
Myrtus nivellei
  
Common Name
Centipede Grass
  
Saharan myrtle
  
In Hindi
Hydrangea
  
Saharan myrtle
  
In German
Hortensie
  
Saharan myrtle
  
In French
Hortensia
  
myrte subsaharienne
  
In Spanish
Hortensia
  
mirto subsahariana
  
In Greek
υδραγεία
  
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
  
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
  
murta Saharan
  
In Polish
Hortensja
  
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
  
In Latin
Hibiscus
  
myrto Saharan
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Embryophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
GLUMIFLORAE
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Myrtaceae
  
Genus
Ophiuroides
  
Myrtus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Andropogoneae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Sorghum
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Centipede Grass and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Centipede Grass and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Centipede Grass and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Centipede Grass and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Centipede Grass and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.