Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
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
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Violet
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
-
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
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
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
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
Family
Boraginaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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.