Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
7, 9, 10
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
sweetshrub
Hydrangea
In German
sweetshrub
Hortensie
In French
sweetshrub
Hortensia
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Hortensia
In Greek
sweetshrub
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Hortênsia
In Polish
sweetshrub
Hortensja
In Latin
sweetshrub
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Ophiuroides
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweetshrub and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Sweetshrub and Centipede Grass
Care of Sweetshrub and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweetshrub 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.