Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Asia, India
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Not Available
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
sweetshrub
बरमूडा घास
In German
sweetshrub
Bermuda Gras
In French
sweetshrub
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Grama
In Greek
sweetshrub
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
grama Bermuda
In Polish
sweetshrub
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
sweetshrub
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetshrub and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Bermuda Grass
Care of Sweetshrub and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.