Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean
Southern Africa
Types
Blue Anemone, Greek Windflower, Carolina Anemone, Chinese Anemone
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
12-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Sky Blue
Red, Pink, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dry Mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Gout, Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain
Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANEMONE 'Harmony Blue'( HARMONY SERIES)
Hoodia gordonii
Common Name
Anemone, Harmony Blue Anemone
ǁhoba, Ghaap
In Hindi
रत्नज्योति
Hoodia
In Spanish
Anémona
Hoodia
In Portuguese
Relutantemente
Hoodia
In Latin
VivoSocial
Hoodia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Gentianales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Stapeliae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asclepiadoideae
Season and Care of Anemone and Hoodia
Season and care of Anemone and Hoodia is important to know. While considering everything about Anemone and Hoodia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anemone season is Spring and Hoodia season is Spring. The type of soil for Anemone is Loam and for Hoodia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anemone is Acidic, Neutral and for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Anemone and Hoodia Physical Information
Anemone and Hoodia physical information is very important for comparison. Anemone height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Anemone and Hoodia are as follows:
Anemone flower color: Sky Blue
Anemone leaf color: Green
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
- Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Anemone and Hoodia
Care of Anemone and Hoodia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anemone pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Anemone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week.