Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
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Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-10
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Chincherinchee
In German
Hortensie
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Hortensia
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Hortensia
Chincherinchee
In Greek
υδραγεία
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Hortensja
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Hibiscus
Chincherinchee
Family
Lamiaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Bugleweed and Chincherinchee
Wondering what are the properties of Bugleweed and Chincherinchee? We provide you with everything About Bugleweed and Chincherinchee. Bugleweed doesn't have thorns and Chincherinchee doesn't have thorns. Also Bugleweed does not have fragrant flowers. Bugleweed has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Chincherinchee has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bugleweed and Chincherinchee and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bugleweed and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Bugleweed and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Bugleweed and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chincherinchee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bugleweed and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Bugleweed and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bugleweed and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Bugleweed and Chincherinchee
Care of Bugleweed and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.