Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
South Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Ipomoea quamoclit
Cercis
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Needs high amount of water
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Purgative
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Ipomoea quamoclit
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
star glory , hummingbird vine
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Kunjlata
Eastern Redbud
In German
Ipomoea quamoclit
OstRedbud
In French
Ipomoea quamoclit
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Ipomoea quamoclit
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Ipomoea quamoclit
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Ipomoea quamoclit
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Ipomoea quamoclit
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Ipomoea quamoclit
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ipomoeeae
Cercideae
Subfamily
-
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Cypress Vine and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Cypress Vine and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Cypress Vine and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cypress Vine season is Spring and Summer and Eastern Redbud season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cypress Vine is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cypress Vine is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cypress Vine and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Cypress Vine and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Cypress Vine height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Cypress Vine and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Cypress Vine flower color: Red and Magenta
Cypress Vine leaf color: Gray Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Cypress Vine and Eastern Redbud
Care of Cypress Vine and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cypress Vine pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Cypress Vine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.