Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
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Types
Acacia aulacocarpa, Papuan wattle, Red wattle
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Valley, wooded grassland
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water Deeply
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Edible Uses
Insignificant
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Back pain, Chest pain, Colic, Cough, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Liver problems, Sore Eyes, Stomachic, Tonic, tonic in pregnancy, Tooth ache, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treating fever, tuberculosis, Upset stomach, Wounds
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Gum, Used as fuel, Wood is used for making furniture
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PELTOPHORUM africanum
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Black Wattle, Weeping Wattle
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
Black Wattle Tree
Hydrangea
In German
Schwarz Akazie Baum
Hortensie
In French
Noir Arbre Wattle
Hortensia
In Spanish
Negro del árbol del zarzo
Hortensia
In Greek
Μαύρο Wattle Δέντρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Árvore da acácia negra
Hortênsia
In Polish
Czarne Drzewo akacji
Hortensja
In Latin
Niger Wattle ligno
Hibiscus
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Black Wattle and Bugleweed
Season and care of Black Wattle and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Black Wattle and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Wattle season is Spring and Summer and Bugleweed season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Wattle is Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Wattle and Bugleweed Physical Information
Black Wattle and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Black Wattle height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Black Wattle and Bugleweed are as follows:
Black Wattle flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Black Wattle leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Black Wattle and Bugleweed
Care of Black Wattle and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Wattle pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Wattle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.