Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Japan
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Black, Brown
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
sasanqua
In German
St. Augustine Grass
sasanqua
In French
St. Augustine Grass
sasanqua
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
sasanqua
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
sasanqua
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
Sasankya
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Sasankya
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Camellia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Sasanqua
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
St. Augustine Grass and Sasanqua Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Sasanqua are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Sasanqua
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.