Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Mediterranean
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Blue Anemone, Greek Windflower, Carolina Anemone, Chinese Anemone
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
Wild
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
3-9
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
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
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, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
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
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Gout, Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANEMONE 'Harmony Blue'( HARMONY SERIES)
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Anemone, Harmony Blue Anemone
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
रत्नज्योति
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Anemone
Kraut Robert
In French
Anémone
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Anémona
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
ανεμώνη
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Relutantemente
erva robert
In Polish
Zawilec
herb robert
In Latin
VivoSocial
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Geraniales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Anemone and Herb Robert
Season and care of Anemone and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Anemone and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anemone season is Spring and Herb Robert season is Spring. The type of soil for Anemone is Loam and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anemone is Acidic, Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Anemone and Herb Robert Physical Information
Anemone and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Anemone height is 5.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Anemone and Herb Robert are as follows:
Anemone flower color: Sky Blue
Anemone leaf color: Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Anemone and Herb Robert
Care of Anemone and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anemone pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Anemone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.