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About Bethlehem Sage and Giant Sunflower


About Giant Sunflower and Bethlehem Sage


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Perennial   
Flowering Plants, Shrubs   

Origin
Southern Europe   
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada   

Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle   
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle   

Number of Varieties
100   
99+
100   
99+

Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods   
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
4-9   

AHS Heat Zone
8*1   
10*1   

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17   
21,22   

Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.50 cm   
90.00 cm   

Minimum Width
45.70 cm   
60.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Violet   
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Brown   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Silver   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Silver   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Silver   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblovate   
Oblovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Average   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter   
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Insignificant   

Tolerances
Drought   
Wet Site   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Not Available   
Not Available   

In Summer
Average Water   
Average Water, Ample Water   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

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   
Wet Site   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Insignificant   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Insignificant   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Hummingbirds   
Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting   
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems   
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root   
Flowers, Root   

Other Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available   
Not Available   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower   
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PULMONARIA saccharata   
HELIANTHUS giganteus   

Common Name
Bethlehem Sage   
Giant Sunflower   

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   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Not Available   
Not Available   

Class
Not Available   
Not Available   

Order
Not Available   
Not Available   

Family
Boraginaceae   
Asteraceae   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clade
Not Available   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Bethlehem Sage and Giant Sunflower

Wondering what are the properties of Bethlehem Sage and Giant Sunflower? We provide you with everything About Bethlehem Sage and Giant Sunflower. Bethlehem Sage doesn't have thorns and Giant Sunflower doesn't have thorns. Also Bethlehem Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Bethlehem Sage has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Giant Sunflower 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 Bethlehem Sage and Giant Sunflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bethlehem Sage and Giant Sunflower

Season and care of Bethlehem Sage and Giant Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about Bethlehem Sage and Giant Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bethlehem Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Sunflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bethlehem Sage is Clay, Loam and for Giant Sunflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bethlehem Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Sunflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Bethlehem Sage and Giant Sunflower Physical Information

Bethlehem Sage and Giant Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Bethlehem Sage height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Giant Sunflower height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bethlehem Sage and Giant Sunflower are as follows:

Care of Bethlehem Sage and Giant Sunflower

Care of Bethlehem Sage and Giant Sunflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bethlehem Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Sunflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bethlehem Sage needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sunflower needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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