Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
China
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, California, Texas
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Virginia
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Anxiety, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
HYDROCOTYLE umbellata
Common Name
Barberry
Manyflower Marsh Pennywort, Pennywort
In Hindi
Burberry
pennywort
In German
Burberry
Wassernabel
In French
Burberry
pennywort
In Spanish
Burberry
Centella
In Greek
Burberry
pennywort
In Portuguese
Burberry
conchelo
In Polish
kwaśnica
wąkrota
In Latin
Barberry
pennywort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Apiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Berberis
Hydrocotyle
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Pennywort
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Pennywort? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Pennywort. Barberry has thorns and Pennywort doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Pennywort has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn. 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 Barberry and Pennywort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Pennywort
Season and care of Barberry and Pennywort is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Pennywort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pennywort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pennywort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pennywort is Acidic, Neutral.
Barberry and Pennywort Physical Information
Barberry and Pennywort physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pennywort height is 10.20 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Pennywort are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pennywort flower color: White and Light Green
- Pennywort leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Barberry and Pennywort
Care of Barberry and Pennywort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Pennywort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pennywort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.