Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought, Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Snails
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ZOYSIA japonica
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Japanese Lawn Grass, Korean Lawn Grass, Zoysia Grass
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Tritoma
In German
Hortensie
Tritoma
In French
Hortensia
Tritoma
In Spanish
Hortensia
tritoma
In Greek
υδραγεία
tritoma
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Tritoma
In Polish
Hortensja
Tritoma
In Latin
Hibiscus
Trytoma
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Asparagales
Family
Not Available
Liliaceae
Genus
Not Available
Kniphofia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Zoysia Grass and Tritoma
Wondering what are the properties of Zoysia Grass and Tritoma? We provide you with everything About Zoysia Grass and Tritoma. Zoysia Grass doesn't have thorns and Tritoma 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 Tritoma 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 Tritoma and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zoysia Grass and Tritoma
Season and care of Zoysia Grass and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Zoysia Grass and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zoysia Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tritoma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zoysia Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zoysia Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Zoysia Grass and Tritoma Physical Information
Zoysia Grass and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Zoysia Grass height is 4.50 cm and width 4.50 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Zoysia Grass and Tritoma are as follows:
Zoysia Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Zoysia Grass leaf color: Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Zoysia Grass and Tritoma
Care of Zoysia Grass and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zoysia Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zoysia Grass needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
