Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Types
-
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Banks, Slopes
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 9, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
SARCOCOCCA confusa
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Sweet Box
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
Sarcococca confusa
Hydrangea
In German
Sarcococca verwirrt
Hortensie
In French
Sarcococca confus
Hortensia
In Spanish
Sarcococca confundido
Hortensia
In Greek
Sarcococca συγχέεται
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Sarcococca confuso
Hortênsia
In Polish
sarcococca mylić
Hortensja
In Latin
confusa Sarcococca
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Sarcococca
Ophiuroides
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Sarcococca confusa and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Sarcococca confusa and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Sarcococca confusa and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Sarcococca confusa and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Sarcococca confusa and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Sarcococca confusa and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Centipede Grass
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.