Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, China, Korea
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo, Dark Blue
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Brown
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
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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 Drainage Capacity
Loamy
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Mushroom root rot
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Leaves
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
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CENTAUREA cyanus
SALIX alba
Common Name
Batchelor's Buttons, Cornflower
White Willow
In Hindi
Hydrangea
White Willow
In German
Hortensie
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Hortensia
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Hortensia
Le saule blanco
In Greek
υδραγεία
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Hortensja
wierzba biała
In Latin
Hibiscus
Populus alba
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Malpighiales
Family
Asteraceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cornflower and White Willow
Season and care of Cornflower and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Cornflower and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cornflower is Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Cornflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Cornflower and White Willow Physical Information
Cornflower and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Cornflower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cornflower and White Willow are as follows:
Cornflower flower color: Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo and Dark Blue
Cornflower leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Cornflower and White Willow
Care of Cornflower and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cornflower pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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 White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.