Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Habitat
Well Drained
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Rhomboid
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
Water daily during growing season
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
Clay, 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 deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
Bluebeard
Ragged Robin
In German
Blaubart
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
Bluebeard
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
Barba Azul
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
Ragged Robin
In Polish
Sinobrody
Ragged Robin
In Latin
Bluebeard
Robin ragged
Phylum
Streptophyta
Anthophyta
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Verbenaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Caryopteris
Lychnis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Bluebeard and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Ragged Robin season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bluebeard and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Bluebeard and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Bluebeard and Ragged Robin
Care of Bluebeard and Ragged Robin 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 Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.