Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
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Types
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Grassland, Warmer regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Minimum Height
40.00 cm
10.20 cm
Minimum Width
8.00 cm
45.70 cm
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Lisianthus, Florida blue,bBuebell
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
Lisianthus
Hydrangea
In German
Lisianthus
Hortensie
In French
Lisianthus
Hortensia
In Spanish
Lisianthus
Hortensia
In Greek
Lisianthus
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Lisianthus
Hortênsia
In Polish
Eustoma
Hortensja
In Latin
Lisianthus
Hibiscus
Family
Gentianaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Florida Blue and Bugleweed
Season and care of Florida Blue and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Florida Blue and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Florida Blue season is Spring and Summer and Bugleweed season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Florida Blue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Florida Blue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Florida Blue and Bugleweed Physical Information
Florida Blue and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Florida Blue height is 40.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Florida Blue and Bugleweed are as follows:
Florida Blue flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Florida Blue leaf color: Gray Green
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Florida Blue and Bugleweed
Care of Florida Blue and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Florida Blue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Florida Blue 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.