Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Biennials
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia
Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
Vicia ambigua, Vicia eriocarpa, Vicia microphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Calcium Sulphate, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
No serious insect or disease problems, Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
As a tea substitute, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
VICIA villosa
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Fodder Vetch, Hairy Vetch
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
hairy vetch
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Zottelwicke
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
vesce velue
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
veza
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
τριχωτό βίκος
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
ervilhaca peluda
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
owłosione wyki
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
pea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Hairy Vetch
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Hairy Vetch is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Hairy Vetch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hairy Vetch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hairy Vetch is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hairy Vetch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Hibiscus and Hairy Vetch Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Hairy Vetch physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Hairy Vetch height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Hairy Vetch are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Hairy Vetch flower color: White and Purple
- Hairy Vetch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Hairy Vetch
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Hairy Vetch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hairy Vetch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hairy Vetch needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.