Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ZOYSIA japonica
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Japanese Lawn Grass, Korean Lawn Grass, Zoysia Grass
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Mexican Hat
In German
Hortensie
Mexican Hat
In French
Hortensia
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Hortensia
mexican Hat
In Greek
υδραγεία
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Hortensja
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Hibiscus
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Asterales
Family
Not Available
Asteraceae
Genus
Not Available
Ratibida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Zoysia Grass and Mexican Hat
Wondering what are the properties of Zoysia Grass and Mexican Hat? We provide you with everything About Zoysia Grass and Mexican Hat. Zoysia Grass doesn't have thorns and Mexican Hat doesn't have thorns. Also Zoysia Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Zoysia Grass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Mexican Hat has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea 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 Zoysia Grass and Mexican Hat and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zoysia Grass and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Zoysia Grass and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Zoysia Grass and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zoysia Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zoysia Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zoysia Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Zoysia Grass and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Zoysia Grass and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Zoysia Grass height is 4.50 cm and width 4.50 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Zoysia Grass and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Zoysia Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Zoysia Grass leaf color: Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Zoysia Grass and Mexican Hat
Care of Zoysia Grass and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zoysia Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Zoysia Grass needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
