Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Blue Anemone, Greek Windflower, Carolina Anemone, Chinese Anemone
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Wild
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, 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
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
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
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Gout, Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ANEMONE 'Harmony Blue'( HARMONY SERIES)
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Anemone, Harmony Blue Anemone
Nutmeg
In Hindi
रत्नज्योति
जायफल
In German
Anemone
Muskatnuss
In French
Anémone
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Anémona
nuez moscada
In Greek
ανεμώνη
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Relutantemente
noz-moscada
In Polish
Zawilec
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
VivoSocial
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Magnoliales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Poaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Anemone and Nutmeg
Season and care of Anemone and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Anemone and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anemone season is Spring and Nutmeg season is Spring. The type of soil for Anemone is Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anemone is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Anemone and Nutmeg Physical Information
Anemone and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Anemone height is 5.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Anemone and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Anemone and Nutmeg
Care of Anemone and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anemone pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Anemone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.