Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
World/Pandemic
Central America, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 17, 24
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green, White
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Sprigging or Stolonizing
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dollar spot, Leaf spot
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Billbugs, Crickets, Cutworms
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a golf course turf, Used to feed livestock
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PASPALUM vaginatum
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Biscuit Grass, Seashore Paspalum
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Seashore Paspalum
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Seashore Paspalum
Wunderblume
In French
Seashore Paspalum
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
Paspalum
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Αιγιαλός Paspalum
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
seashore Paspalum
Maravilha
In Polish
Nad morzem Paspalum
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Paspalum maris
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Family
Poaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Paniceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Seashore Paspalum and Mirabilis Jalapa
Wondering what are the properties of Seashore Paspalum and Mirabilis Jalapa? We provide you with everything About Seashore Paspalum and Mirabilis Jalapa. Seashore Paspalum doesn't have thorns and Mirabilis Jalapa doesn't have thorns. Also Seashore Paspalum does not have fragrant flowers. Seashore Paspalum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Mirabilis Jalapa has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Seashore Paspalum and Mirabilis Jalapa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Seashore Paspalum and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Seashore Paspalum and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Seashore Paspalum and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seashore Paspalum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Seashore Paspalum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Seashore Paspalum is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Seashore Paspalum and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Seashore Paspalum and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Seashore Paspalum height is 2.50 cm and width Not Available whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Seashore Paspalum and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Seashore Paspalum flower color: Green and White
Seashore Paspalum leaf color: Green
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Seashore Paspalum and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Seashore Paspalum and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seashore Paspalum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Seashore Paspalum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.