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Bethlehem Sage
Bethlehem Sage

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About Bethlehem Sage and Sweetshrub

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Perennial
Shrub

Origin

Southern Europe
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Types

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus

Number of Varieties

1002
0 40000
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Habitat

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
shaded woods, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-85-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

8*1
9-4

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm180.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

45.70 cm240.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red, Pink, Violet
White, Light Yellow, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown
Green

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Green, Silver
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Silver
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate
Lobed

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

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

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

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

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought, Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

-
Requires regular watering

In Summer

Average Water
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects

Allergy

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Toxic if not prepared properly

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root
Bark, Root

Other Uses

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Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PULMONARIA saccharata
Calycanthus floridus

Common Name

Bethlehem Sage
Sweetshrub

In Hindi

Hydrangea
sweetshrub

In German

Hortensie
sweetshrub

In French

Hortensia
sweetshrub

In Spanish

Hortensia
sweetshrub

In Greek

υδραγεία
sweetshrub

In Portuguese

Hortênsia
sweetshrub

In Polish

Hortensja
sweetshrub

In Latin

Hibiscus
sweetshrub

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

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Magnoliophyta

Class

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Magnoliopsida

Order

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Laurales

Family

Boraginaceae
Calycanthaceae

Genus

-
Calycanthus

Clade

-
Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

604
1 27800
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Properties of Bethlehem Sage and Sweetshrub

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

Season and Care of Bethlehem Sage and Sweetshrub

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

Bethlehem Sage and Sweetshrub Physical Information

Bethlehem Sage and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Bethlehem Sage height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Bethlehem Sage and Sweetshrub are as follows:

  • Bethlehem Sage flower color: White, Red, Pink and Violet

  • Bethlehem Sage leaf color: White, Green and Silver

  • Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet

  • Sweetshrub leaf color: Green

Care of Bethlehem Sage and Sweetshrub

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