Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Well Drained
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Rhomboid
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
TORENIA fournieri
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower
In Hindi
Bluebeard
Bluewings
In German
Blaubart
Bluewings
In French
Bluebeard
Bluewings
In Spanish
Barba Azul
Bluewings
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
Bluewings
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
Bluewings
In Polish
Sinobrody
Bluewings
In Latin
Bluebeard
Bluewings
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Family
Verbenaceae
Linderniaceae
Genus
Caryopteris
Torenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Bluewings
Season and care of Bluebeard and Bluewings is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Bluewings Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Bluewings season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Bluewings is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluewings is Acidic, Neutral.
Bluebeard and Bluewings Physical Information
Bluebeard and Bluewings physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bluewings height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Bluewings are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Bluewings flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
- Bluewings leaf color: Green
Care of Bluebeard and Bluewings
Care of Bluebeard and Bluewings include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Bluewings pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluewings needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.