Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Artemisia annua
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
Artemisia
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Artemisia
In French
St. Augustine Grass
Artemisia
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
Artemisia
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
Artemisia
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Artemisia
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Paniceae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Asteroideae
Properties of St. Augustine Grass and Artemisia
Wondering what are the properties of St. Augustine Grass and Artemisia? We provide you with everything About St. Augustine Grass and Artemisia. St. Augustine Grass doesn't have thorns and Artemisia doesn't have thorns. Also St. Augustine Grass does not have fragrant flowers. St. Augustine Grass has allergic reactions like Congestion, Itchiness and sneezing and Artemisia has allergic reactions like Congestion, Itchiness and sneezing. 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 St. Augustine Grass and Artemisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Artemisia
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artemisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
St. Augustine Grass and Artemisia Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Artemisia are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color: Not Available
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Artemisia
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.