Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Japan
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Types
Not Available
Alene, Barblue, Caliber, Canterbury
Habitat
Old fields, stream banks
Cultivated Beds, Lawn, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-10
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Purplish Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Obovate
Narrowly linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Sod
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering during dry weather
Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sunken patches
Dollar spot, Rust, Summer Patch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Not Available
Cough, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make yellow dye
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii
POA pratensis
Common Name
Japanese Barberry
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Hindi
Japanese Barberry
Kentucky Bluegrass
In German
Thunberg-Berberitze
Kentucky Bluegrass
In French
Berberis thunbergii
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Spanish
Berberis thunbergii
Pasto azul de Kentucky
In Greek
Japanese Barberry
Κεντάκυ Bluegrass
In Portuguese
Japanese Barberry
Kentucky Bluegrass
In Polish
Berberys Thunberga
Wiechlina
In Latin
Japanese Barberry
Kentucky Bluegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Cyperales
Family
Berberidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Barberry and Kentucky Bluegrass
Season and care of Japanese Barberry and Kentucky Bluegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Barberry and Kentucky Bluegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kentucky Bluegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kentucky Bluegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kentucky Bluegrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Barberry and Kentucky Bluegrass Physical Information
Japanese Barberry and Kentucky Bluegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Kentucky Bluegrass height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Japanese Barberry and Kentucky Bluegrass are as follows:
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Kentucky Bluegrass flower color: Purplish Green
- Kentucky Bluegrass leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Japanese Barberry and Kentucky Bluegrass
Care of Japanese Barberry and Kentucky Bluegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Barberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kentucky Bluegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kentucky Bluegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.