Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Central America
China, Japan
Types
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
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Habitat
Terrestrial
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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Other Uses
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
Gomphrena
Bluebeard
In German
Gomphrena
Blaubart
In French
Gomphrena
Bluebeard
In Spanish
Gomphrena
Barba Azul
In Greek
Gomphrena
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
Gomphrena
Barba Azul
In Polish
Gomphrena
Sinobrody
In Latin
Gomphrena
Bluebeard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Gomphrena
Caryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
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Season and Care of Gomphrena and Bluebeard
Season and care of Gomphrena and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bluebeard season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Gomphrena and Bluebeard Physical Information
Gomphrena and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and Bluebeard are as follows:
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Gomphrena and Bluebeard
Care of Gomphrena and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.