Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
China
Types
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 9, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Laurus nobilis
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Sweetbay
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
Laurus nobilis
Hydrangea
In German
Echter Lorbeer
Hortensie
In French
Laurus nobilis
Hortensia
In Spanish
Laurus nobilis
Hortensia
In Greek
Laurus nobilis
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Loureiro
Hortênsia
In Polish
Wawrzyn szlachetny
Hortensja
In Latin
Laurus nobilis
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Laurales
GLUMIFLORAE
Family
Magnoliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Sorghum
Season and Care of Sweetbay and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Sweetbay and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetbay and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweetbay and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Sweetbay and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetbay and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Sweetbay and Centipede Grass
Care of Sweetbay and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Sweetbay 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.