Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Nasal Congestion
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Bidens alba
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
Bidens
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Bidens
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Bidens
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
Bidens
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
Bidens
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
Bidens
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Bidens
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Bidens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Coreopsideae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Bidens
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Bidens is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Bidens Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bidens season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bidens is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bidens is Neutral.
Blue Hibiscus and Bidens Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Bidens physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Bidens are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Bidens flower color: Yellow
- Bidens leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Bidens
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Bidens include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bidens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.