Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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In Summer
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
ASTER ericoides
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Heath Aster
In German
Aubergine
Hortensie
In French
Aubergine
Hortensia
In Spanish
Berenjena
Hortensia
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Hortênsia
In Polish
Bakłażan
Hortensja
In Latin
Eggplant
Hibiscus
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
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Season and Care of Eggplant and Heath Aster
Season and care of Eggplant and Heath Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Heath Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Heath Aster season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Heath Aster is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Heath Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Eggplant and Heath Aster Physical Information
Eggplant and Heath Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Heath Aster height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Heath Aster are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Heath Aster flower color: White, Yellow and Light Pink
- Heath Aster leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eggplant and Heath Aster
Care of Eggplant and Heath Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heath Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Heath Aster needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.