Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
China
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
No Shade, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
No Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Purgative, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Employed in herbal medicine, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Gardenia
LAMIUM purpureum
Common Name
Gardenia
Purple Archangel, Purple Deadnettle, Red Deadnettle
In Hindi
Gardenia
Purple Deadnettle
In German
Gardenie
Lila Taubnessel
In French
Gardénia
Violet Ortie blanche
In Spanish
Gardenia
Púrpura Deadnettle
In Greek
γαρδένια
μωβ Deadnettle
In Portuguese
gardênia
Roxo Deadnettle
In Polish
Gardenia
Jasnota purpurowa
In Latin
Gardenia
Purpura Deadnettle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Rubiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Lamioideae
Properties of Gardenia and Purple Deadnettle
Wondering what are the properties of Gardenia and Purple Deadnettle? We provide you with everything About Gardenia and Purple Deadnettle. Gardenia doesn't have thorns and Purple Deadnettle doesn't have thorns. Also Gardenia does not have fragrant flowers. Gardenia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Headache and Purple Deadnettle has allergic reactions like Asthma and Headache. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Gardenia and Purple Deadnettle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gardenia and Purple Deadnettle
Season and care of Gardenia and Purple Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Purple Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Purple Deadnettle season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Purple Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Purple Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gardenia and Purple Deadnettle Physical Information
Gardenia and Purple Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Purple Deadnettle height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Purple Deadnettle are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Purple Deadnettle flower color: Purple and Pink
- Purple Deadnettle leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Gardenia and Purple Deadnettle
Care of Gardenia and Purple Deadnettle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Purple Deadnettle pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove deadheads. In summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.