Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
2-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 4
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
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings, 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
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Disease free, Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Weather protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders
Botanical Name
AMMI majus
TORENIA fournieri
Common Name
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower
In Hindi
बिशप निराना
Bluewings
In German
Bischofs Unkraut
Bluewings
In French
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
Bluewings
In Spanish
biznaga
Bluewings
In Greek
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
Bluewings
In Portuguese
erva daninha do Bispo
Bluewings
In Polish
chwastów biskupa
Bluewings
In Latin
Episcopi viriditas
Bluewings
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Linderniaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Torenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bishop's Weed and Bluewings
Season and care of Bishop's Weed and Bluewings is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Weed and Bluewings Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bluewings season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand and for Bluewings is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Weed is Neutral and for Bluewings is Acidic, Neutral.
Bishop's Weed and Bluewings Physical Information
Bishop's Weed and Bluewings physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bluewings height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Weed and Bluewings are as follows:
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bluewings flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
- Bluewings leaf color: Green
Care of Bishop's Weed and Bluewings
Care of Bishop's Weed and Bluewings include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering and Bluewings pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluewings needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.