Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
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
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Cercis
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
-
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
houseleek
In German
OstRedbud
Hauswurz
In French
Redbud Orient
joubarbe
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
houseleek
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
houseleek
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
houseleek
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
houseleek
In Latin
Cercis
AMERIMNON
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Sedoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Houseleek
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Houseleek season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Houseleek Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Houseleek are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of Eastern Redbud and Houseleek
Care of Eastern Redbud and Houseleek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Houseleek pruning is done . In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.