Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Japan
Southwestern United States
Habitat
Well Drained
Alpine Meadows, Cold Regions, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Rhomboid
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
AGAVE toumeyana
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
Honesty , Chinese Money
In Hindi
Bluebeard
silver dollar
In German
Blaubart
Einjähriges Silberblatt
In French
Bluebeard
Monnaie-du-Pape
In Spanish
Barba Azul
planta de la plata
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
silver dollar
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
silver dollar
In Polish
Sinobrody
Miesiącznica roczna
In Latin
Bluebeard
silver dollar
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Verbenaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Caryopteris
Lunaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Silver Dollar
Season and care of Bluebeard and Silver Dollar is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Silver Dollar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Silver Dollar season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Silver Dollar is Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Dollar is Neutral.
Bluebeard and Silver Dollar Physical Information
Bluebeard and Silver Dollar physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Silver Dollar height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Silver Dollar are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Silver Dollar flower color: Ivory
- Silver Dollar leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Bluebeard and Silver Dollar
Care of Bluebeard and Silver Dollar 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 Silver Dollar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Dollar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.