Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
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Types
Aegopodium podagraria
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-10
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
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, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Weather protection
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
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Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AMMI majus
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
बिशप निराना
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Bischofs Unkraut
Crapemyrtle
In French
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
biznaga
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
erva daninha do Bispo
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
chwastów biskupa
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Episcopi viriditas
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Bishop's Weed and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Bishop's Weed and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Weed and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bishop's Weed is Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Bishop's Weed and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Bishop's Weed and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Weed and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Bishop's Weed and Crapemyrtle
Care of Bishop's Weed and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.