Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Texas
Types
Not Available
Lupinus adsurgens, Lupinus affinis, Lupinus albicaulis
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oblanceolate to oval
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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
Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Fertile, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Soil Enrichment
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Hanging Basket
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
LUPINUS subcarnosus
Common Name
Common Mallow
Bluebonnet, Texas Bluebonnet
In Hindi
malva neglecta
Bluebonnet Plant
In German
malva neglecta
Blaue Lupine Pflanze
In French
malva neglecta
Bluebonnet Plante
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Planta bluebonnet
In Greek
Malva neglecta
Bluebonnet φυτών
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
Bluebonnet de Plantas
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Bluebonnet roślin
In Latin
neglecta malva
Planta Bluebonnet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Faboideae
Properties of Common Mallow and Bluebonnet
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Bluebonnet? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Bluebonnet. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Bluebonnet doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bluebonnet has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Common Mallow and Bluebonnet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Bluebonnet
Season and care of Common Mallow and Bluebonnet is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Bluebonnet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is Not Available and Bluebonnet season is Not Available. The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Bluebonnet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluebonnet is Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Mallow and Bluebonnet Physical Information
Common Mallow and Bluebonnet physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bluebonnet height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Bluebonnet are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Bluebonnet flower color: White, Blue and Purple
- Bluebonnet leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Common Mallow and Bluebonnet
Care of Common Mallow and Bluebonnet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebonnet pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebonnet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.