Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Green, Purple, Light Yellow, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ASTRANTIA
AMMI majus
Common Name
Astrantia
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Hydrangea
बिशप निराना
In German
Hortensie
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Hortensia
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Hortensia
biznaga
In Greek
υδραγεία
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Hortensja
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Hibiscus
Episcopi viriditas
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Astrantia and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Astrantia and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Astrantia and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astrantia season is Spring and Summer and Bishop's Weed season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astrantia is Clay, Loam and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astrantia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Astrantia and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Astrantia and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Astrantia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Astrantia and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Astrantia flower color: White, Red, Green, Purple, Light Yellow, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Crimson
Astrantia leaf color: Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green and Ivory
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Astrantia and Bishop's Weed
Care of Astrantia and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Astrantia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Astrantia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.