Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Quercus lyrata
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, 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, 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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark
Other Uses
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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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
QUERCUS lyrata
Common Name
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
Overcup Oak
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Overcup ओक
In German
Hortensie
Overcup Oak
In French
Hortensia
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Hortensia
Overcup Roble
In Greek
υδραγεία
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Hortensja
Overcup Dąb
Family
Lamiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Bugleweed and Overcup Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Bugleweed and Overcup Oak? We provide you with everything About Bugleweed and Overcup Oak. Bugleweed doesn't have thorns and Overcup Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Bugleweed does not have fragrant flowers. Bugleweed has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bugleweed and Overcup Oak
Season and care of Bugleweed and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Bugleweed and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bugleweed and Overcup Oak Physical Information
Bugleweed and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Bugleweed and Overcup Oak are as follows:
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Bugleweed and Overcup Oak
Care of Bugleweed and Overcup Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Overcup Oak pruning is done 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 Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.