Bethlehem Sage

Herb Robert

About Bethlehem Sage and Herb Robert

Bethlehem Sage

Herb Robert

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual or Biennial

Type

Perennial

Herbs

Origin

Southern Europe

Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America

Types

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

Geranium robertianum

Number of Varieties

1001

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Habitat

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

Shaded sites, Waste areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-83-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8*1

9 - 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

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red, Pink, Violet

Pink, Magenta, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Green, Silver

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Silver

Red, Green, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Leaves, Root, Whole plant

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PULMONARIA saccharata

GERANIUM robertianum

Common Name

Bethlehem Sage

Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin

In Hindi

Hydrangea

जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट

In German

Hortensie

Kraut Robert

In French

Hortensia

herbe à Robert

In Spanish

Hortensia

hierba de San Roberto

In Greek

υδραγεία

βότανο Robert

In Portuguese

Hortênsia

erva robert

In Polish

Hortensja

herb robert

In Latin

Hibiscus

Robertus herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Family

Boraginaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Geranium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

6075

1 27800

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Properties of Bethlehem Sage and Herb Robert

Wondering what are the properties of Bethlehem Sage and Herb Robert? We provide you with everything About Bethlehem Sage and Herb Robert. Bethlehem Sage doesn't have thorns and Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bethlehem Sage and Herb Robert

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

Bethlehem Sage and Herb Robert Physical Information

Bethlehem Sage and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Bethlehem Sage height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bethlehem Sage and Herb Robert are as follows:

Bethlehem Sage flower color: White, Red, Pink and Violet
Bethlehem Sage leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Bethlehem Sage and Herb Robert

Care of Bethlehem Sage and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bethlehem Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bethlehem Sage needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.