Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
2-6
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Scale Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, Salve, VD
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Centipede Grass
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Silverberry
In German
Hortensie
Silverberry
In French
Hortensia
Silverberry
In Spanish
Hortensia
Silverberry
In Greek
υδραγεία
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Silverberry
In Polish
Hortensja
Silverberry
In Latin
Hibiscus
Silverberry
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
GLUMIFLORAE
Rhamnales
Family
Poaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Ophiuroides
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sorghum
Elaeagnoideae
Properties of Centipede Grass and Silverberry
Wondering what are the properties of Centipede Grass and Silverberry? We provide you with everything About Centipede Grass and Silverberry. Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns and Silverberry 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 Silverberry 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 Silverberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Silverberry
Season and care of Centipede Grass and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Centipede Grass and Silverberry Physical Information
Centipede Grass and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Silverberry are as follows:
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Centipede Grass and Silverberry
Care of Centipede Grass and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves and Silverberry 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 Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.