Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Herbaceous perennial
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Lakes, Pastures, Prairies, Roadsides, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
All year
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems
Headache, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Bog Garden, Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
LOBELIA cardinalis
Common Name
Ash Tree
Cardinal Flower
In Hindi
राख पेड़
Cardinal Flower
In German
Esche
Cardinal Flower
In French
Frêne
Cardinal Flower
In Spanish
Fresno
Cardinal Flower
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
Καρδινάλιος λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Freixo
Cardinal Flower
In Polish
Jesion
Cardinal Flower
In Latin
Fraxinum
Cardinalis Flower
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ash Tree and Cardinal Flower
Season and care of Ash Tree and Cardinal Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and Cardinal Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and Cardinal Flower season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for Cardinal Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for Cardinal Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ash Tree and Cardinal Flower Physical Information
Ash Tree and Cardinal Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Cardinal Flower height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and Cardinal Flower are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Cardinal Flower flower color: Red, Crimson and Dark Red
- Cardinal Flower leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ash Tree and Cardinal Flower
Care of Ash Tree and Cardinal Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Cardinal Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cardinal Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.