Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
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Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Orange bottlebrush ginger, Kahili ginger, Cream garland-lily
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Swamps, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Dark Blue
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Requires consistently moist soil, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize every week
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Ants, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Antirheumatic, Carminative, Chest pain, Febrifuge, Joint pain, Stomachic, Tonic, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
-
Garland, Paper pulp, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
HEDYCHIUM coronarium
Common Name
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
Butterfly Ginger, Butterfly Lily, White Garland Lily
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Butterfly Ginger Plant
In German
Hortensie
Schmetterling Ingwerpflanze
In French
Hortensia
Papillon Ginger Plante
In Spanish
Hortensia
Planta de jengibre de la mariposa
In Greek
υδραγεία
Πεταλούδα Τζίντζερ φυτών
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Borboleta Ginger planta
In Polish
Hortensja
Butterfly Ginger roślin
In Latin
Hibiscus
Gingiber Plantae Gloria
Family
Lamiaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Zingiberoideae
Season and Care of Bugleweed and Butterfly Ginger
Season and care of Bugleweed and Butterfly Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Bugleweed and Butterfly Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Ginger is Loam while the PH of soil for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butterfly Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Bugleweed and Butterfly Ginger Physical Information
Bugleweed and Butterfly Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Butterfly Ginger height is 152.40 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Bugleweed and Butterfly Ginger are as follows:
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Butterfly Ginger flower color: White and Yellow
- Butterfly Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bugleweed and Butterfly Ginger
Care of Bugleweed and Butterfly Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butterfly Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.