Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
North America
Types
Not Available
Helianthus annuus, Heliantheae,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Dry areas, Open areas, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Brown, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Black, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Light, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Light, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
No need to prune
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Apical chlorosis, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis head rot, Charcoal rot, Crown gall, Downy mildew, Erwinia stalk rot, Fusarium stalk rot, Fusarium wilt, head rot, Phialophora yellows, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous
Runny nose, Red eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
As Fertilizers, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edging, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
Helianths Annuus
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Sunflower
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
Sūrajamukhī
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
Sonnenblume
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
Tournesol
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
Girasol
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
Girassol
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
słonecznik
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
Helianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Heilanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Helianthodeae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Sunflower
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sunflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sunflower is Dry, Light, Well drained while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Sunflower is Acidic, Alkaline.
American Beautyberry and Sunflower Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Sunflower height is 8.50 cm and width 2.46 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Sunflower are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Sunflower flower color: Brown and Yellow
- Sunflower leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of American Beautyberry and Sunflower
Care of American Beautyberry and Sunflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Sunflower pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer American Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.