Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
-
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
8-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
AMMI majus
Common Name
Winter heath
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
बिशप निराना
In German
Alpine Heath
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Alpine Heath
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
biznaga
In Greek
Alpine Heath
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Alpine Heath
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Episcopi viriditas
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Erica
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Alpine Heath and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Bishop's Weed
Care of Alpine Heath and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.