Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Allium tricoccum burdickii, Allium tricoccum tricoccum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Emetic, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Bulbs, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
ALLIUM tricoccum
Common Name
Barberry
Ramps, Wild Leek, Wild Garlic
In German
Burberry
Rampen
In French
Burberry
rampes
In Spanish
Burberry
rampas
In Portuguese
Burberry
rampas
In Polish
kwaśnica
pochylnie
In Latin
Barberry
aggerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Liliales
Family
Berberidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Allieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Ramps
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Ramps? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Ramps. Barberry has thorns and Ramps doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Ramps 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 Ramps and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Ramps
Season and care of Barberry and Ramps is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Ramps Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ramps season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ramps is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ramps is Neutral.
Barberry and Ramps Physical Information
Barberry and Ramps physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ramps height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Ramps are as follows:
Care of Barberry and Ramps
Care of Barberry and Ramps include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Ramps 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 Ramps needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.