Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe
Central America, Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Violet
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA saccharata
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Bethlehem Sage
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Mousemelon
In German
Hortensie
Maus Melone
In French
Hortensia
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Hortensia
Mousemelon
In Greek
υδραγεία
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
melão rato
In Polish
Hortensja
mysz melona
In Latin
Hibiscus
mouse melon
Family
Boraginaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Bethlehem Sage and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Bethlehem Sage and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Bethlehem Sage and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bethlehem Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mouse Melon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bethlehem Sage is Clay, Loam and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Bethlehem Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Bethlehem Sage and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Bethlehem Sage and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Bethlehem Sage height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Bethlehem Sage and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Bethlehem Sage flower color: White, Red, Pink and Violet
Bethlehem Sage leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bethlehem Sage and Mouse Melon
Care of Bethlehem Sage and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bethlehem Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Bethlehem Sage needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.