Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
High elevation
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Fall
Tolerances
Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Root, Root bark
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
fleeceflower
Aaraar
In German
fleeceflower
Wacholder
In French
fleeceflower
Genévrier
In Spanish
Polygonum affine
Juniperus
In Greek
fleeceflower
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
fleeceflower
Jałowiec
In Polish
fleeceflower
Juniperus
In Latin
fleeceflower
Juniperus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Coniferophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Polygonaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Periscaria
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Fleeceflower and Juniper
Season and care of Fleeceflower and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Fleeceflower and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fleeceflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juniper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fleeceflower and Juniper Physical Information
Fleeceflower and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Fleeceflower and Juniper are as follows:
Fleeceflower flower color: White
Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Fleeceflower and Juniper
Care of Fleeceflower and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fleeceflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Fleeceflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.