Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
South America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
not provided
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
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Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Light
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
GEUM rivale
Petunia
Common Name
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
Petunia
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Petunia
In German
Hortensie
Petunie
In French
Hortensia
Pétunia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Petunia
In Greek
υδραγεία
πετούνια
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Petúnia
In Polish
Hortensja
Petunia
In Latin
Hibiscus
Petunia
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots