Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, China, Korea
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo, Dark Blue
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Mushroom root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Very little waste
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
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 Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CENTAUREA cyanus
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Batchelor's Buttons, Cornflower
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Hydrangea
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Hortensie
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Hortensia
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Hortensia
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
υδραγεία
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Hortensja
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Hibiscus
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Carduoideae
Prunoideae
Properties of Cornflower and Black Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Cornflower and Black Cherry? We provide you with everything About Cornflower and Black Cherry. Cornflower doesn't have thorns and Black Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Cornflower does not have fragrant flowers. Cornflower has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Black Cherry 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 Cornflower and Black Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cornflower and Black Cherry
Season and care of Cornflower and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Cornflower and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cornflower is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Cornflower and Black Cherry Physical Information
Cornflower and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Cornflower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Cornflower and Black Cherry are as follows:
Cornflower flower color: Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo and Dark Blue
Cornflower leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Cornflower and Black Cherry
Care of Cornflower and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cornflower pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cornflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.