Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
African iris, Large wild iris, Cape iris
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Coastal Regions, Forest margins, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Dark Blue
White, Yellow, Blue, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Edible Uses
-
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Screen, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
DIETES grandiflora
Common Name
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
Butterfly Iris
In Hindi
Hydrangea
तितली आइरिस प्लांट
In German
Hortensie
Schmetterling Iris Pflanzen
In French
Hortensia
Papillon Iris Plante
In Spanish
Hortensia
Planta del iris de la mariposa
In Greek
υδραγεία
Πεταλούδα Iris Φυτών
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Borboleta da planta Iris
In Polish
Hortensja
Butterfly Iris Roślin
In Latin
Hibiscus
Gloria Iris Planta
Family
Lamiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Bugleweed and Butterfly Iris
Season and care of Bugleweed and Butterfly Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Bugleweed and Butterfly Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butterfly Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bugleweed and Butterfly Iris Physical Information
Bugleweed and Butterfly Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Butterfly Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Bugleweed and Butterfly Iris are as follows:
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Butterfly Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue and Violet
- Butterfly Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Bugleweed and Butterfly Iris
Care of Bugleweed and Butterfly Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butterfly Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.