Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herb
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Chionodoxa luciliae
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
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
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin rash
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
RUTA graveolens
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Common Rue
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
Hydrangea
In German
Chionodoxa
Hortensie
In French
Chionodoxa
Hortensia
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
Hortensia
In Greek
Chionodoxa
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
Hortênsia
In Polish
Chionodoxa
Hortensja
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Hibiscus
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Common Rue
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Common Rue is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Common Rue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Common Rue season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Common Rue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Rue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chionodoxa and Common Rue Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Common Rue physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Common Rue height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Common Rue are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Common Rue flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Common Rue leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Chionodoxa and Common Rue
Care of Chionodoxa and Common Rue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Rue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Rue needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.