Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Grass
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Fin-shaped Tufts
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Delicata Squash
St. Augustine Grass
In French
Delicata Squash
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
Delicata Squash
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Cyperales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Stenotaphrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Delicata Squash and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Delicata Squash and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and St. Augustine Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Delicata Squash and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Delicata Squash and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Delicata Squash and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Delicata Squash and St. Augustine Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and St. Augustine Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.