Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Mat-forming
Minimum Height
40.00 cm
10.20 cm
Minimum Width
30.00 cm
45.70 cm
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
-
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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 Fruit
Showy
Showy
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Vine, Wildflower
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AMPELASTER carolinianus
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Climbing Aster
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Hydrangea
In German
Hortensie
Hortensie
In French
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Greek
υδραγεία
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Hortensja
Hortensja
In Latin
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Properties of Climbing Aster and Bugleweed
Wondering what are the properties of Climbing Aster and Bugleweed? We provide you with everything About Climbing Aster and Bugleweed. Climbing Aster doesn't have thorns and Bugleweed doesn't have thorns. Also Climbing Aster does not have fragrant flowers. Climbing Aster has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Bugleweed 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 Climbing Aster and Bugleweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Climbing Aster and Bugleweed
Season and care of Climbing Aster and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Climbing Aster and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Climbing Aster season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Bugleweed season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Climbing Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Climbing Aster is Neutral and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Climbing Aster and Bugleweed Physical Information
Climbing Aster and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Climbing Aster height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Climbing Aster and Bugleweed are as follows:
Climbing Aster flower color: Light Pink and Lavender
Climbing Aster leaf color: Green
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Climbing Aster and Bugleweed
Care of Climbing Aster and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Climbing Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Climbing Aster needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.