Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China
South America, Argentina
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver, Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray 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
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
Ipheion uniflorum
Common Name
Barberry
Spring Starflower, Springstar
In Hindi
Burberry
Spring Starflower
In German
Burberry
Frühling Borretsch
In French
Burberry
Spring Starflower
In Spanish
Burberry
primavera Flor de estrella
In Greek
Burberry
άνοιξη starflower
In Portuguese
Burberry
primavera Starflower
In Polish
kwaśnica
Wiosna Starflower
In Latin
Barberry
Spring Starflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asparagales
Family
Berberidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Gilliesieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Spring Starflower
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Spring Starflower? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Spring Starflower. Barberry has thorns and Spring Starflower doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Spring Starflower 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 Spring Starflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Spring Starflower
Season and care of Barberry and Spring Starflower is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Spring Starflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spring Starflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spring Starflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spring Starflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barberry and Spring Starflower Physical Information
Barberry and Spring Starflower physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Spring Starflower height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Spring Starflower are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Spring Starflower flower color: Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver and Sky Blue
- Spring Starflower leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Barberry and Spring Starflower
Care of Barberry and Spring Starflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Spring Starflower 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 Spring Starflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
