Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
No known varieties available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Dry areas, Hillside, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, 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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Weather protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AMMI majus
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
Common Name
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
Bearberry
In Hindi
बिशप निराना
Bearberry
In German
Bischofs Unkraut
Bärentraube
In French
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
bearberry
In Spanish
biznaga
gayuba
In Greek
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
erva daninha do Bispo
bearberry
In Polish
chwastów biskupa
mącznicy lekarskiej
In Latin
Episcopi viriditas
bearberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Arctostaphylos
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bishop's Weed and Bearberry
Wondering what are the properties of Bishop's Weed and Bearberry? We provide you with everything About Bishop's Weed and Bearberry. Bishop's Weed doesn't have thorns and Bearberry doesn't have thorns. Also Bishop's Weed does not have fragrant flowers. Bishop's Weed has allergic reactions like Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting and Bearberry has allergic reactions like Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation 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 Bishop's Weed and Bearberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bishop's Weed and Bearberry
Season and care of Bishop's Weed and Bearberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Weed and Bearberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bearberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand and for Bearberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Weed is Neutral and for Bearberry is Acidic.
Bishop's Weed and Bearberry Physical Information
Bishop's Weed and Bearberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bearberry height is 7.60 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Weed and Bearberry are as follows:
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bearberry flower color: White and Pink
- Bearberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bishop's Weed and Bearberry
Care of Bishop's Weed and Bearberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering and Bearberry pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.