Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Central America
Types
-
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Habitat
Well Drained
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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, Purple, Pink, Magenta
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
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
GOMPHRENA globosa
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
Bluebeard
Gomphrena
In German
Blaubart
Gomphrena
In French
Bluebeard
Gomphrena
In Spanish
Barba Azul
Gomphrena
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
Gomphrena
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
Gomphrena
In Polish
Sinobrody
Gomphrena
In Latin
Bluebeard
Gomphrena
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Verbenaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Caryopteris
Gomphrena
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Gomphrena
Season and care of Bluebeard and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Gomphrena season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Gomphrena is Neutral.
Bluebeard and Gomphrena Physical Information
Bluebeard and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Gomphrena are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
- Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Care of Bluebeard and Gomphrena
Care of Bluebeard and Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena pruning is done 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 Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.