Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Europe
Types
Grass
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Mat-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
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Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
david ward
In German
St. Augustine Grass
david ward
In French
St. Augustine Grass
david ward
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
david ward
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
david ward
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
david ward
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
david ward
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Properties of St. Augustine Grass and David Ward
Wondering what are the properties of St. Augustine Grass and David Ward? We provide you with everything About St. Augustine Grass and David Ward. St. Augustine Grass doesn't have thorns and David Ward 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 David Ward 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 David Ward and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and David Ward
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and David Ward season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
St. Augustine Grass and David Ward Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and David Ward are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and David Ward
Care of St. Augustine Grass and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.