Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
Lakes, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
hair algae
Plant Tolerance
-
Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
UTRICULARIA
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Bladderwort
In Hindi
Astilbe
Bladderwort plant
In German
Prachtspieren
bladderwort Pflanze
In French
Astilbe
plante Bladderwort
In Spanish
Astilbe
planta bladderwort
In Greek
astilbe
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
In Portuguese
astilbe
planta bladderwort
In Polish
astilbe
Bladderwort roślin
In Latin
Artemisia
bladderwort herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Saxifragaceae
Lentibulariaceae
Genus
Astilbe
Utricularia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Astilbe and Bladderwort
Season and care of Astilbe and Bladderwort is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Bladderwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Bladderwort season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Bladderwort is while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Astilbe and Bladderwort Physical Information
Astilbe and Bladderwort physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Bladderwort are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Bladderwort flower color: Yellow, Purple and Lavender
- Bladderwort leaf color:
Care of Astilbe and Bladderwort
Care of Astilbe and Bladderwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers and Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bladderwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.