Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Blue Anemone, Greek Windflower, Carolina Anemone, Chinese Anemone
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Wild
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
7-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sky Blue
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis collar rot, Crown gall, Cucumber mosaic, Downy mildew, Impatiens necrotic spot, Leaf curl, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Rust, Sclerotinia blight, Southern blight
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Gout, Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANEMONE 'Harmony Blue'( HARMONY SERIES)
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Anemone, Harmony Blue Anemone
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
रत्नज्योति
Chincherinchee
In German
Anemone
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Anémone
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Anémona
Chincherinchee
In Greek
ανεμώνη
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Relutantemente
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Zawilec
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
VivoSocial
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asparagales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Anemone
Ornithogalum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Anemone and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Anemone and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Anemone and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anemone season is Spring and Chincherinchee season is Spring. The type of soil for Anemone is Loam and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anemone is Acidic, Neutral and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Anemone and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Anemone and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Anemone height is 5.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Anemone and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Anemone flower color: Sky Blue
Anemone leaf color: Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Anemone and Chincherinchee
Care of Anemone and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anemone pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Anemone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.