Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Africa, Asia
Types
Grass
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12*1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
बैंगन
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Aubergine
In French
St. Augustine Grass
Aubergine
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
Berenjena
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
Berinjela
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Bakłażan
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Solanales
Family
Poaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Eggplant
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eggplant is Neutral.
St. Augustine Grass and Eggplant Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Eggplant are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Eggplant
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.