Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Babylon
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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In Summer
Lots of watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
PHYSOSTEGIA virginiana 'Alba'
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
Obedient Plant
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
Hydrangea
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
Hortensie
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
Hortensia
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
Hortensia
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
Hortênsia
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
Hortensja
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
Hibiscus
Family
Salicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Obedient Plant
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Obedient Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Obedient Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Obedient Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Obedient Plant is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Obedient Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Corkscrew Willow and Obedient Plant Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Obedient Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Obedient Plant height is 0.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Obedient Plant are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Obedient Plant flower color: White
- Obedient Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Obedient Plant
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Obedient Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Obedient Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Obedient Plant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.