Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Alene, Barblue, Caliber, Canterbury
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Lawn, meadows
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purplish Green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Narrowly linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sod
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dollar spot, Rust, Summer Patch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Cough, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
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Botanical Name
POA pratensis
Hydrangea
Common Name
Kentucky Bluegrass
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Kentucky Bluegrass
Hydrangea
In German
Kentucky Bluegrass
Hortensie
In French
Kentucky Bluegrass
Hortensia
In Spanish
Pasto azul de Kentucky
Hortensia
In Greek
Κεντάκυ Bluegrass
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Kentucky Bluegrass
Hortênsia
In Polish
Wiechlina
Hortensja
In Latin
Kentucky Bluegrass
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Hydrangea
Season and care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Kentucky Bluegrass and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kentucky Bluegrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kentucky Bluegrass is Clay, Loam and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Kentucky Bluegrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Kentucky Bluegrass and Hydrangea Physical Information
Kentucky Bluegrass and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Kentucky Bluegrass height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Kentucky Bluegrass and Hydrangea are as follows:
Kentucky Bluegrass flower color: Purplish Green
Kentucky Bluegrass leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Hydrangea
Care of Kentucky Bluegrass and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kentucky Bluegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kentucky Bluegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.