Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Mediterranean
Types
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Thickets
Forest edges, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Clematis
LAURUS nobilis
Common Name
Clematis
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
In Hindi
क्लेमाटिस
bay laurel
In German
Klematis
Lorbeer
In French
Clématite
laurier
In Spanish
Clemátide
laurel
In Greek
κληματιτής
δάφνη
In Portuguese
Clematite
louro
In Polish
Clematis
wawrzynu
In Latin
Clematis
sinus laurus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Ranunculales
Laurales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Anemoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Not Available
Properties of Clematis and Bay Laurel
Wondering what are the properties of Clematis and Bay Laurel? We provide you with everything About Clematis and Bay Laurel. Clematis doesn't have thorns and Bay Laurel doesn't have thorns. Also Clematis does not have fragrant flowers. Clematis has allergic reactions like Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach and Irritation to urinary tract and Bay Laurel has allergic reactions like Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach and Irritation to urinary tract. 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 Clematis and Bay Laurel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clematis and Bay Laurel
Season and care of Clematis and Bay Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Clematis and Bay Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clematis season is Spring and Summer and Bay Laurel season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained and for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clematis and Bay Laurel Physical Information
Clematis and Bay Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm whereas Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Clematis and Bay Laurel are as follows:
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
- Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Clematis and Bay Laurel
Care of Clematis and Bay Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Bay Laurel pruning is done Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bay Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.