Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Perennial
  
Origin
China
  
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
  
Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
  
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
3-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
  
10-1
  
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
  
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Purple
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Rose
  
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Subulate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
  
Average Water Needs, 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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Pollen
  
Rhinitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Borders
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
  
Analgesic
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
  
RATIBIDA columnifera
  
Common Name
Beautyberry
  
Mexican Hat
  
In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant
  
Mexican Hat
  
In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
  
Mexican Hat
  
In French
Beauté Berry Plante
  
Mexican Hat
  
In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza
  
mexican Hat
  
In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
  
Mexican Hat
  
In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza
  
Mexican Hat
  
In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin
  
Mexican Hat
  
In Latin
Planta forma Berry
  
Mexicanus Hat
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Verbenaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Callicarpa
  
Ratibida
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Beautyberry and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Beautyberry and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Hat season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Beautyberry and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Beautyberry and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Beautyberry and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Beautyberry and Mexican Hat
Care of Beautyberry and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beautyberry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.