Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan
America
Habitat
Well Drained
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
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
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
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
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
-
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
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Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Blaubart
Zucchini
In French
Bluebeard
Courgette
In Spanish
Barba Azul
calabacín
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
abobrinha
In Polish
Sinobrody
Kabaczek
In Latin
Bluebeard
zucchini
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Verbenaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Caryopteris
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Bluebeard and Zucchini
Season and care of Bluebeard and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Zucchini season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bluebeard and Zucchini Physical Information
Bluebeard and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Zucchini are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Bluebeard and Zucchini
Care of Bluebeard and Zucchini 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 Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.