Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Grass
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
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
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
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
Clay, 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, Transplanting
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
-
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
बैंगन
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Aubergine
St. Augustine Grass
In French
Aubergine
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
Berenjena
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
Berinjela
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
Bakłażan
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
Eggplant
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Solanum L
Stenotaphrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Eggplant and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Eggplant and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and St. Augustine Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eggplant and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Eggplant and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Eggplant and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Eggplant and St. Augustine Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and St. Augustine Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.