Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, China, Korea
Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Cultivated Beds, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
9-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo, Dark Blue
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Water daily during growing season, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-5-10 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Mushroom root rot
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Very little waste
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
anti-inflammatory
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CENTAUREA cyanus
ANGELONIA angustifolia
Common Name
Batchelor's Buttons, Cornflower
Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Angelonia
In German
Hortensie
Angelonia
In French
Hortensia
Angelonia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Angelonia
In Greek
υδραγεία
Angelonia
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Angelonia
In Polish
Hortensja
Angelonia
In Latin
Hibiscus
Angelonia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Scrophulariales
Family
Asteraceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Centaurea
Angelonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cornflower and Angelonia
Season and care of Cornflower and Angelonia is important to know. While considering everything about Cornflower and Angelonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Angelonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cornflower is Loam, Sand and for Angelonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Angelonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cornflower and Angelonia Physical Information
Cornflower and Angelonia physical information is very important for comparison. Cornflower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Angelonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cornflower and Angelonia are as follows:
Cornflower flower color: Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo and Dark Blue
Cornflower leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Angelonia flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Angelonia leaf color: Green
Care of Cornflower and Angelonia
Care of Cornflower and Angelonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cornflower pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Angelonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cornflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Angelonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
