Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
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Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Oenanthe javanica, Helosciadium nodiflorum
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Blue, Dark Blue
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly 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 dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
OENANTHE javanica
Common Name
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Water Celery
In German
Hortensie
Wasser Sellerie
In French
Hortensia
Céleri d'eau
In Spanish
Hortensia
El apio agua
In Greek
υδραγεία
Σέλινο νερό
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Aipo água
In Polish
Hortensja
Seler Woda
In Latin
Hibiscus
Aqua Apium
Family
Lamiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Bugleweed and Water Celery
Wondering what are the properties of Bugleweed and Water Celery? We provide you with everything About Bugleweed and Water Celery. Bugleweed doesn't have thorns and Water Celery doesn't have thorns. Also Bugleweed does not have fragrant flowers. Bugleweed has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Water Celery 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 Water Celery and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bugleweed and Water Celery
Season and care of Bugleweed and Water Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Bugleweed and Water Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Celery season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bugleweed and Water Celery Physical Information
Bugleweed and Water Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bugleweed and Water Celery are as follows:
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Water Celery flower color: White
- Water Celery leaf color: Green
Care of Bugleweed and Water Celery
Care of Bugleweed and Water Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.