Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
-
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
-
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
-
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Nasal Congestion
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
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
Leaves
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Bidens alba
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Bidens
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Bidens
Kraut Robert
In French
Bidens
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Bidens
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
Bidens
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Bidens
erva robert
In Polish
Bidens
herb robert
In Latin
Bidens
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Geraniales
Family
Asteraceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bidens and Herb Robert
Season and care of Bidens and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Bidens and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bidens season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bidens is Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bidens is Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bidens and Herb Robert Physical Information
Bidens and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Bidens height is 15.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bidens and Herb Robert are as follows:
Care of Bidens and Herb Robert
Care of Bidens and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bidens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.