Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
QUICKSTICK
In German
St. Augustine Grass
QUICKSTICK
In French
St. Augustine Grass
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
QuickStick
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Quickstick
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
St. Augustine Grass and Quickstick Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Quickstick are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Quickstick
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.