Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Hydrangea
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Hortensie
Crapemyrtle
In French
Hortensia
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Hortensia
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
υδραγεία
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Hortensja
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Hibiscus
Crapemyrtle
Family
Lamiaceae
Lythraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Bugleweed and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Bugleweed and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Bugleweed and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Bugleweed and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Bugleweed and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bugleweed and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Bugleweed and Crapemyrtle
Care of Bugleweed and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.