Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Gold, Magenta
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Green, Indigo, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
SASSAFRAS albidum
Common Name
Bougainvillea
Sassafras
In Hindi
Bougainvillea
Sassafras
In German
Bougainvillea
Sassafras
In French
Bougainvilliers
Sassafras
In Spanish
Bougainvillea
Sasafrás
In Greek
Bougainvillea
σασάφρα
In Portuguese
Bougainvillea
sassafrás
In Polish
Bugenwilli
Sassafras
In Latin
Bougainvillea
Sassafras
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Laurales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Bougainvillea
Sassafras
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Cinnamomeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lauroideae
Season and Care of Bougainvillea and Sassafras
Season and care of Bougainvillea and Sassafras is important to know. While considering everything about Bougainvillea and Sassafras Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sassafras season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bougainvillea and Sassafras Physical Information
Bougainvillea and Sassafras physical information is very important for comparison. Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bougainvillea and Sassafras are as follows:
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Sassafras leaf color: Green
Care of Bougainvillea and Sassafras
Care of Bougainvillea and Sassafras include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.