Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
76.20 cm
30.50 cm
Minimum Width
50.80 cm
30.50 cm
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
White, Red, Green, Purple, Light Yellow, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Silver, Gray
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver, Gray
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver, Gray
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
-
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Showy
Showy
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA absinthium
ASTRANTIA
Common Name
Absinthe, Wormwood
Astrantia
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Hydrangea
In German
Hortensie
Hortensie
In French
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Greek
υδραγεία
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Hortensja
Hortensja
In Latin
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Properties of Absinthe and Astrantia
Wondering what are the properties of Absinthe and Astrantia? We provide you with everything About Absinthe and Astrantia. Absinthe doesn't have thorns and Astrantia doesn't have thorns. Also Absinthe does not have fragrant flowers. Absinthe has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Astrantia 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 Absinthe and Astrantia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Absinthe and Astrantia
Season and care of Absinthe and Astrantia is important to know. While considering everything about Absinthe and Astrantia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Absinthe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Astrantia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Absinthe is Loam and for Astrantia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Absinthe is Neutral and for Astrantia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Absinthe and Astrantia Physical Information
Absinthe and Astrantia physical information is very important for comparison. Absinthe height is 76.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Astrantia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Absinthe and Astrantia are as follows:
Absinthe flower color: Yellow and Gray
Absinthe leaf color: Silver and Gray
Astrantia flower color: White, Red, Green, Purple, Light Yellow, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Crimson
- Astrantia leaf color: Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green and Ivory
Care of Absinthe and Astrantia
Care of Absinthe and Astrantia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Absinthe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Astrantia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Absinthe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astrantia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.