Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Centipede Grass
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Zonal Geranium
In German
Hortensie
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Hortensia
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Hortensia
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
υδραγεία
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Hortensja
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Hibiscus
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Ophiuroides
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Centipede Grass and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Centipede Grass and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Centipede Grass and Zonal Geranium. Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Centipede Grass and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Centipede Grass and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Centipede Grass and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Centipede Grass and Zonal Geranium
Care of Centipede Grass and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.