Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Well Drained
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Rhomboid
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Bluebeard
QUICKSTICK
In German
Blaubart
QUICKSTICK
In French
Bluebeard
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Barba Azul
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
QuickStick
In Polish
Sinobrody
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Bluebeard
Quickstick
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Verbenaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Caryopteris
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Quickstick
Season and care of Bluebeard and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bluebeard and Quickstick Physical Information
Bluebeard and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Quickstick are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Bluebeard and Quickstick
Care of Bluebeard and Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.