Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Pink
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
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Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GLECHOMA hederacea
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Ground Ivy
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Zonal Geranium
In German
Hortensie
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Hortensia
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Hortensia
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
υδραγεία
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Hortensja
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Hibiscus
Zonal Geranium
Family
Lamiaceae
Geraniaceae
Properties of Ground Ivy and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Ground Ivy and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Ground Ivy and Zonal Geranium. Ground Ivy doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Ground Ivy does not have fragrant flowers. Ground Ivy has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Zonal Geranium 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 Ground Ivy and Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ground Ivy and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Ground Ivy and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Ground Ivy and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ground Ivy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ground Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ground Ivy is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Ground Ivy and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Ground Ivy and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Ground Ivy height is 51.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Ground Ivy and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Ground Ivy flower color: Blue, Purple and Pink
Ground Ivy leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Ground Ivy and Zonal Geranium
Care of Ground Ivy and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ground Ivy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Ground Ivy needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.