Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
China
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
-
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Upland
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
AMMI majus
Common Name
Daphne plant
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
बिशप निराना
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
plante Daphne
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
biznaga
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Daphne roślin
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Daphne plant
Episcopi viriditas
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Daphne
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Daphne and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Daphne and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Daphne and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Daphne and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Daphne and Bishop's Weed
Care of Daphne and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.