Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Light
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Not Available
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Hydrangea
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
Hydrangea
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Hortensie
In French
St. Augustine Grass
Hortensia
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
Hortensia
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
Hortênsia
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Hortensja
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Hydrangea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Paniceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Hydrangea
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
St. Augustine Grass and Hydrangea Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Hydrangea are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color: Not Available
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Hydrangea
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.