Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southern Europe
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
90.00 cm
30.50 cm
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
White, Red, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
No
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Not Available
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Insignificant
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HELIANTHUS giganteus
PULMONARIA saccharata
Common Name
Giant Sunflower
Bethlehem Sage
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Hydrangea
In German
Hortensie
Hortensie
In French
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Greek
υδραγεία
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Hortensja
Hortensja
In Latin
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Not Available
Not Available
Order
Not Available
Not Available
Family
Asteraceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Not Available
Not Available
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Giant Sunflower and Bethlehem Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Sunflower and Bethlehem Sage? We provide you with everything About Giant Sunflower and Bethlehem Sage. Giant Sunflower doesn't have thorns and Bethlehem Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Sunflower does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Sunflower has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Bethlehem Sage has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Giant Sunflower and Bethlehem Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Sunflower and Bethlehem Sage
Season and care of Giant Sunflower and Bethlehem Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sunflower and Bethlehem Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sunflower season is Summer and Fall and Bethlehem Sage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Sunflower is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bethlehem Sage is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Sunflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bethlehem Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sunflower and Bethlehem Sage Physical Information
Giant Sunflower and Bethlehem Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sunflower height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bethlehem Sage height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Giant Sunflower and Bethlehem Sage are as follows:
Giant Sunflower flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
Giant Sunflower leaf color: Green
Bethlehem Sage flower color: White, Red, Pink and Violet
- Bethlehem Sage leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Care of Giant Sunflower and Bethlehem Sage
Care of Giant Sunflower and Bethlehem Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sunflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bethlehem Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Sunflower needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bethlehem Sage needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
