Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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, 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
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
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used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
BETULA nigra
Common Name
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
River Birch
In Hindi
Hydrangea
River Birch
In German
Hortensie
Fluss Birch
In French
Hortensia
Birch river
In Spanish
Hortensia
river Birch
In Greek
υδραγεία
ποταμός Birch
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
river Birch
In Polish
Hortensja
Rzeka Birch
Family
Lamiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bugleweed and River Birch
Season and care of Bugleweed and River Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bugleweed and River Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Bugleweed and River Birch Physical Information
Bugleweed and River Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bugleweed and River Birch are as follows:
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bugleweed and River Birch
Care of Bugleweed and River Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.