Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Pink cestrum, Red cestrum, Purple cestrum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, High elevation, Roadsides
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Magenta, Crimson, Violet
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Hay fever, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CESTRUM elegans
CORYLUS americana
Common Name
Crimson cestrum, Elegant poison-berry, Purple cestrum, Red cestrum
American Hazelnut
In Hindi
Butterfly Flower plant
अमेरिकी हेज़लनट
In German
Schmetterlings-Blumen- Anlage
amerikanische Haselnuss
In French
usine de fleur de papillon
américaine noisettes
In Spanish
planta de la flor de mariposa
Americana avellana
In Greek
φυτό Πεταλούδα λουλούδι
American Hazelnut
In Portuguese
planta de flor de borboleta
americana avelã
In Polish
Motyl Kwiat roślin
Amerykański orzech laskowy
In Latin
Flos plantae Gloria
American Hazelnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Browallioideae
Coryloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Butterfly Flower and American Hazelnut
Season and care of Butterfly Flower and American Hazelnut is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Flower and American Hazelnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Flower season is Summer and Fall and American Hazelnut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butterfly Flower is Loam, Sand and for American Hazelnut is Loam while the PH of soil for Butterfly Flower is Acidic, Neutral and for American Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline.
Butterfly Flower and American Hazelnut Physical Information
Butterfly Flower and American Hazelnut physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Flower height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas American Hazelnut height is 300.00 cm and width 340.00 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Flower and American Hazelnut are as follows:
Butterfly Flower flower color: Magenta, Crimson and Violet
Butterfly Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
American Hazelnut flower color: Yellow and Red
- American Hazelnut leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Butterfly Flower and American Hazelnut
Care of Butterfly Flower and American Hazelnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butterfly Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and American Hazelnut pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Butterfly Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Hazelnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.