Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
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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
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Spreading
Minimum Height
60.00 cm
15.20 cm
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late 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
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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 Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Yes
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
RUTA graveolens
PRUNELLA 'Summer Daze' PP19609
Common Name
Common Rue
Selfheal, Summer Daze Selfheal
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
Rutaceae
Lamiaceae
Season and Care of Common Rue and Selfheal
Season and care of Common Rue and Selfheal is important to know. While considering everything about Common Rue and Selfheal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Rue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Selfheal season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Common Rue is Loam, Sand and for Selfheal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Common Rue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Selfheal is Acidic, Neutral.
Common Rue and Selfheal Physical Information
Common Rue and Selfheal physical information is very important for comparison. Common Rue height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Selfheal height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Common Rue and Selfheal are as follows:
Common Rue flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Common Rue leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Selfheal flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
- Selfheal leaf color: Green
Care of Common Rue and Selfheal
Care of Common Rue and Selfheal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Rue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Selfheal pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Rue needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Selfheal needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.