About Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Astilboides
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States
China, Korea
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
25.40 cm
12.00 cm
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
-
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Showy
Showy
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BALSAMORHIZA sagittata
ASTILBOIDES tabularis
Common Name
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Astilboides, Shieldleaf Rodgersia
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Hydrangea
In German
Hortensie
Hortensie
In French
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Greek
υδραγεία
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Hortensja
Hortensja
In Latin
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Family
Asteraceae
Saxifragaceae
Properties of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Astilboides
Wondering what are the properties of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Astilboides? We provide you with everything About Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Astilboides. Arrowleaf Balsamroot doesn't have thorns and Astilboides doesn't have thorns. Also Arrowleaf Balsamroot does not have fragrant flowers. Arrowleaf Balsamroot has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Astilboides has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Astilboides and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Astilboides
Season and care of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Astilboides is important to know. While considering everything about Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Astilboides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arrowleaf Balsamroot season is Spring and Astilboides season is Spring. The type of soil for Arrowleaf Balsamroot is Loam, Sand and for Astilboides is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arrowleaf Balsamroot is Neutral, Alkaline and for Astilboides is Acidic, Neutral.
Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Astilboides Physical Information
Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Astilboides physical information is very important for comparison. Arrowleaf Balsamroot height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Astilboides height is 12.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Astilboides are as follows:
Arrowleaf Balsamroot flower color: Yellow and Gold
Arrowleaf Balsamroot leaf color: Green
Astilboides flower color: White and Ivory
- Astilboides leaf color: Light Green
Care of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Astilboides
Care of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Astilboides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arrowleaf Balsamroot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Astilboides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arrowleaf Balsamroot needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilboides needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.