Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
shaded woods, Woodlands
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Root
Other Uses
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Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
RUTA graveolens
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Common Rue
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Hydrangea
sweetshrub
In German
Hortensie
sweetshrub
In French
Hortensia
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Hortensia
sweetshrub
In Greek
υδραγεία
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
sweetshrub
In Polish
Hortensja
sweetshrub
In Latin
Hibiscus
sweetshrub
Family
Rutaceae
Calycanthaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Common Rue and Sweetshrub
Wondering what are the properties of Common Rue and Sweetshrub? We provide you with everything About Common Rue and Sweetshrub. Common Rue doesn't have thorns and Sweetshrub doesn't have thorns. Also Common Rue does not have fragrant flowers. Common Rue has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Sweetshrub 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 Common Rue and Sweetshrub and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Rue and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Common Rue and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Common Rue and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Rue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Common Rue is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Rue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Common Rue and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Common Rue and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Common Rue height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Common Rue and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Common Rue flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Common Rue leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Common Rue and Sweetshrub
Care of Common Rue and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Rue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Rue needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.