Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
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Types
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Lemon yellow
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Peanut Squash, Squash
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
Hydrangea
In German
Delicata Squash
Hortensie
In French
Delicata Squash
Hortensia
In Spanish
Delicata Squash
Hortensia
In Greek
Delicata Σκουός
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Delicata Squash
Hortênsia
In Polish
Delicata Squash
Hortensja
In Latin
delicata Cucurbitae
Hibiscus
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
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Season and Care of Delicata Squash and Bugleweed
Season and care of Delicata Squash and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Delicata Squash and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Delicata Squash season is Summer and Fall and Bugleweed season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Delicata Squash is Neutral and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Delicata Squash and Bugleweed Physical Information
Delicata Squash and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Delicata Squash and Bugleweed are as follows:
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Delicata Squash and Bugleweed
Care of Delicata Squash and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Delicata Squash pruning is done and Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.