Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
North America
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
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
30.50 cm
60.00 cm
Minimum Width
30.50 cm
15.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Red, Green, Purple, Light Yellow, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late 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
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ASTRANTIA
HELIANTHUS tuberosus
Common Name
Astrantia
Jerusalem Artichoke, Sunchoke
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
Apiaceae
Asteraceae
Properties of Astrantia and Jerusalem Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Astrantia and Jerusalem Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Astrantia and Jerusalem Artichoke. Astrantia doesn't have thorns and Jerusalem Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Astrantia does not have fragrant flowers. Astrantia has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Jerusalem Artichoke 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 Astrantia and Jerusalem Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Astrantia and Jerusalem Artichoke
Season and care of Astrantia and Jerusalem Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Astrantia and Jerusalem Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astrantia season is Spring and Summer and Jerusalem Artichoke season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astrantia is Clay, Loam and for Jerusalem Artichoke is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astrantia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jerusalem Artichoke is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Astrantia and Jerusalem Artichoke Physical Information
Astrantia and Jerusalem Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Astrantia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jerusalem Artichoke height is 60.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Astrantia and Jerusalem Artichoke 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
Jerusalem Artichoke flower color: Tan and Brown
- Jerusalem Artichoke leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Astrantia and Jerusalem Artichoke
Care of Astrantia and Jerusalem Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Astrantia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jerusalem Artichoke pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Astrantia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jerusalem Artichoke needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.