About Seashore Paspalum and Watermilfoil
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-6
Sunset Zone
H2, 17, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, White
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Sprigging or Stolonizing
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dollar spot, Leaf spot
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
waterlogging
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Billbugs, Crickets, Cutworms
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as a golf course turf, Used to feed livestock
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PASPALUM vaginatum
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
Biscuit Grass, Seashore Paspalum
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
Seashore Paspalum
watermilfoil
In German
Seashore Paspalum
watermilfoil
In French
Seashore Paspalum
myriophylle
In Spanish
Paspalum
watermilfoil
In Greek
Αιγιαλός Paspalum
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
seashore Paspalum
watermilfoil
In Polish
Nad morzem Paspalum
watermilfoil
In Latin
Paspalum maris
watermilfoil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Saxifragales
Family
Poaceae
Haloragaceae
Genus
Paspalum
Myriophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Paniceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Seashore Paspalum and Watermilfoil
Wondering what are the properties of Seashore Paspalum and Watermilfoil? We provide you with everything About Seashore Paspalum and Watermilfoil. Seashore Paspalum doesn't have thorns and Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns. Also Seashore Paspalum does not have fragrant flowers. Seashore Paspalum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Watermilfoil 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 Watermilfoil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Seashore Paspalum and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Seashore Paspalum and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Seashore Paspalum and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seashore Paspalum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Watermilfoil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Seashore Paspalum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Seashore Paspalum is Neutral, Alkaline and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Seashore Paspalum and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Seashore Paspalum and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Seashore Paspalum height is 2.50 cm and width Not Available whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Seashore Paspalum and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Seashore Paspalum flower color: Green and White
Seashore Paspalum leaf color: Green
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Seashore Paspalum and Watermilfoil
Care of Seashore Paspalum and Watermilfoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seashore Paspalum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Seashore Paspalum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.