Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southwestern United States
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gold
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Not Available
Birds, Deers, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Deer Grass
In Hindi
sasanqua
हिरण घास
In German
sasanqua
Deer Grass
In French
sasanqua
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
sasanqua
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
sasanqua
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
Sasankya
cervos grama
In Polish
Sasankya
Deer Trawa
In Latin
Sasankya
deer Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Camellia
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Deer Grass
Season and care of Sasanqua and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Deer Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Deer Grass Physical Information
Sasanqua and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Deer Grass height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Sasanqua and Deer Grass are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Deer Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Deer Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Sasanqua and Deer Grass
Care of Sasanqua and Deer Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.