Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Mat-forming
Minimum Height
6.56 cm
10.20 cm
Minimum Width
10.50 cm
45.70 cm
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
-
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Insignificant
No
Fragrant Flower
Insignificant
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Showy
Showy
Fragrant Leaf
Insignificant
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Insignificant
No
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Outdoor Plant
-
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Hydrangea
In German
Hortensie
Hortensie
In French
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Greek
υδραγεία
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Hortensja
Hortensja
In Latin
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Properties of Blue Star Creeper and Bugleweed
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Star Creeper and Bugleweed? We provide you with everything About Blue Star Creeper and Bugleweed. Blue Star Creeper doesn't have thorns and Bugleweed doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Star Creeper does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Star Creeper has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Bugleweed has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Star Creeper and Bugleweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Star Creeper and Bugleweed
Season and care of Blue Star Creeper and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Star Creeper and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Star Creeper season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Bugleweed season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Blue Star Creeper is Light and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Star Creeper is Acidic and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Star Creeper and Bugleweed Physical Information
Blue Star Creeper and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Star Creeper height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Blue Star Creeper and Bugleweed are as follows:
Blue Star Creeper flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Blue Star Creeper leaf color: Dark Green
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Blue Star Creeper and Bugleweed
Care of Blue Star Creeper and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Star Creeper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Star Creeper 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.