Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Central America, South America
China
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-4
10 - 7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 9, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
-
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Kernel
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ZEA mays var rugosa
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Sweet Corn
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
स्वीट कॉर्न
Hydrangea
In French
Le maïs sucré
Hortensia
In Spanish
Maíz dulce
Hortensia
In Greek
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
milho doce
Hortênsia
In Polish
Kukurydza
Hortensja
In Latin
Dulcis frumentum
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Andropogoneae
Properties of Sweet Corn and Centipede Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Corn and Centipede Grass? We provide you with everything About Sweet Corn and Centipede Grass. Sweet Corn doesn't have thorns and Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Corn does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Corn has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting and Centipede Grass has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting. 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 Sweet Corn and Centipede Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Corn and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Sweet Corn and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Corn and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Corn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Corn is Neutral and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Corn and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Sweet Corn and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Corn and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Sweet Corn flower color:
Sweet Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Sweet Corn and Centipede Grass
Care of Sweet Corn and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Corn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.