Life Span
Annual and Biennials
  
Annual
  
Type
Shrub
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Caribbean
  
Europe
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Tropical regions
  
Pastures, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
A2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
  
Blue
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Keep ground moist
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
  
Japanese Beetles
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
  
Bees
  
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
  
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
  
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
  
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
  
BORAGO officinalis
  
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Borage, starflower
  
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Borage
  
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Borretsch
  
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Bourrache
  
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
  
borraja
  
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Borage
  
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Borragem
  
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Ogórecznik
  
In Latin
Hedysarum
  
borage
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Brassicales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Boraginaceae
  
Genus
Capparis
  
Borago
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Borage
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Borage season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Borage is Neutral.
Brunfelsia americana and Borage Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Borage are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Borage flower color: Blue
- Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Borage
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Borage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.