Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta, Black
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
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Other Uses
-
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
GERANIUM subcaulescens
JUNCUS effusus f.Spiral
Common Name
Cranesbill
Curly wurly
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Corkscrew Rush
In German
Hortensie
Corkscrew Rush
In French
Hortensia
Corkscrew Rush
In Spanish
Hortensia
Corkscrew Rush
In Greek
υδραγεία
Corkscrew Rush
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Corkscrew Rush
In Polish
Hortensja
Corkscrew Rush
In Latin
Hibiscus
Corkscrew Rush
Family
Geraniaceae
Juncaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Cranesbill and Corkscrew Rush
Wondering what are the properties of Cranesbill and Corkscrew Rush? We provide you with everything About Cranesbill and Corkscrew Rush. Cranesbill doesn't have thorns and Corkscrew Rush doesn't have thorns. Also Cranesbill does not have fragrant flowers. Cranesbill has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Corkscrew Rush 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 Cranesbill and Corkscrew Rush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cranesbill and Corkscrew Rush
Season and care of Cranesbill and Corkscrew Rush is important to know. While considering everything about Cranesbill and Corkscrew Rush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cranesbill season is Spring and Summer and Corkscrew Rush season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Corkscrew Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Corkscrew Rush is Acidic, Neutral.
Cranesbill and Corkscrew Rush Physical Information
Cranesbill and Corkscrew Rush physical information is very important for comparison. Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Corkscrew Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Cranesbill and Corkscrew Rush are as follows:
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
Corkscrew Rush flower color: Brown
- Corkscrew Rush leaf color: Green
Care of Cranesbill and Corkscrew Rush
Care of Cranesbill and Corkscrew Rush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cranesbill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Corkscrew Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corkscrew Rush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.