Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
boxberry
Ragged Robin
In German
boxberry
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
boxberry
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
boxberry
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
boxberry
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
boxberry
Ragged Robin
In Polish
boxberry
Ragged Robin
In Latin
Burning
Robin ragged
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Ericaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
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Season and Care of Boxberry and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Boxberry and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ragged Robin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxberry and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Boxberry and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Boxberry and Ragged Robin
Care of Boxberry and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Boxberry 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.