Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
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Types
Grass
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Mat-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
-
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
sweetshrub
In German
St. Augustine Grass
sweetshrub
In French
St. Augustine Grass
sweetshrub
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
sweetshrub
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
sweetshrub
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
sweetshrub
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Sweetshrub
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
St. Augustine Grass and Sweetshrub Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Sweetshrub are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Sweetshrub
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.