Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Silver
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA saccharata
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Bethlehem Sage
Nutmeg
In German
Hortensie
Muskatnuss
In French
Hortensia
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Hortensia
nuez moscada
In Greek
υδραγεία
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
noz-moscada
In Polish
Hortensja
gałka muszkatołowa
Family
Boraginaceae
Poaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Bethlehem Sage and Nutmeg
Season and care of Bethlehem Sage and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Bethlehem Sage and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bethlehem Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bethlehem Sage is Clay, Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bethlehem Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Bethlehem Sage and Nutmeg Physical Information
Bethlehem Sage and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Bethlehem Sage height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bethlehem Sage and Nutmeg are as follows:
Bethlehem Sage flower color: White, Red, Pink and Violet
Bethlehem Sage leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Nutmeg flower color:
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Bethlehem Sage and Nutmeg
Care of Bethlehem Sage and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bethlehem Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bethlehem Sage needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.