Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
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Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Blue Boy'
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Blue Boy Rosemary, Dwarf Rosemary, Rosemary
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Hydrangea
pinkroot
In German
Hortensie
Spigelia
In French
Hortensia
Spigelia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Spigelia
In Greek
υδραγεία
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Spigelia
In Polish
Hortensja
Spigelia
In Latin
Hibiscus
Spigelia
Family
Lamiaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Rosemary and Pinkroot
Season and care of Dwarf Rosemary and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Rosemary and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Rosemary is Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Rosemary and Pinkroot Physical Information
Dwarf Rosemary and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Rosemary height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Rosemary and Pinkroot are as follows:
Dwarf Rosemary flower color: Light Blue and Lavender
Dwarf Rosemary leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Rosemary and Pinkroot
Care of Dwarf Rosemary and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Rosemary pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Rosemary needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.