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 Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Grassland
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
Linear
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
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, 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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
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, Root
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 dubium
Common Name
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Sun Star
In German
Hortensie
Sun Star
In French
Hortensia
Sun Star
In Spanish
Hortensia
Sun Star
In Greek
υδραγεία
Sun Star
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Sun Star
In Polish
Hortensja
Sun Star
In Latin
Hibiscus
Sun Star
Family
Lamiaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Bugleweed and Sun Star
Wondering what are the properties of Bugleweed and Sun Star? We provide you with everything About Bugleweed and Sun Star. Bugleweed doesn't have thorns and Sun Star doesn't have thorns. Also Bugleweed does not have fragrant flowers. Bugleweed has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Sun Star 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 Sun Star and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bugleweed and Sun Star
Season and care of Bugleweed and Sun Star is important to know. While considering everything about Bugleweed and Sun Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sun Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bugleweed and Sun Star Physical Information
Bugleweed and Sun Star physical information is very important for comparison. Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bugleweed and Sun Star are as follows:
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
- Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Bugleweed and Sun Star
Care of Bugleweed and Sun Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sun Star 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 Sun Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.