Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Southwestern United States
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
10-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
reseeds, Seedlings
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
AGAVE toumeyana
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Honesty , Chinese Money
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
silver dollar
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Einjähriges Silberblatt
In French
St. Augustine Grass
Monnaie-du-Pape
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
planta de la plata
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
silver dollar
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
silver dollar
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Miesiącznica roczna
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
silver dollar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Brassicales
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Lunaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of St. Augustine Grass and Silver Dollar
Wondering what are the properties of St. Augustine Grass and Silver Dollar? We provide you with everything About St. Augustine Grass and Silver Dollar. St. Augustine Grass doesn't have thorns and Silver Dollar 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 Silver Dollar 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 Silver Dollar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Silver Dollar
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Silver Dollar is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Silver Dollar Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Dollar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Silver Dollar is Sand while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Dollar is Neutral.
St. Augustine Grass and Silver Dollar Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Silver Dollar are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
- Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Silver Dollar
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Silver Dollar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.