Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
China, Japan
Southern Asia, India
Types
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11- 6
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
LOROPETALUM chinense
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
Loropetalum
बरमूडा घास
In German
Loropetalum
Bermuda Gras
In French
Loropetalum
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
Loropetalum
Grama
In Greek
Loropetalum
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
Loropetalum
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Loropetalum
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
Loropetalum
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Cyperales
Family
Hamamelidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Loropetalum
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Loropetalum Chinese and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Loropetalum Chinese and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loropetalum Chinese season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Loropetalum Chinese and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Loropetalum Chinese and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Loropetalum Chinese and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Loropetalum Chinese flower color: White
Loropetalum Chinese leaf color: Green and Bronze
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Bermuda Grass
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth and Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Loropetalum Chinese needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.