Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Eastern Asia
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
  
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
  
Not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
  
marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Vining/Climbing
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
White, Purple, Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
  
Do Not over Water, Medium
  
In Summer
Regular watering required
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
  
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
  
Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Cats
  
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Dizziness, Nausea
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
  
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Grown for shade
  
Repellent, Used as a general tonic
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
  
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
  
LIATRIS spicata
  
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
  
Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
  
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
  
Gayfeather
  
In German
Hardy Kiwi
  
Gayfeather
  
In French
kiwai
  
Gayfeather
  
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
  
Gayfeather
  
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
  
Gayfeather
  
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
  
Gayfeather
  
In Polish
hardy kiwi
  
Gayfeather
  
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
  
Gayfeather
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Theales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Actinidiaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Actinidia
  
Liatris
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Eupatorieae
  
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
  
Asteroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Gayfeather
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Gayfeather is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Gayfeather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gayfeather season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Gayfeather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Gayfeather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Gayfeather Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Gayfeather physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Gayfeather are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
- Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Gayfeather
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Gayfeather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gayfeather pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gayfeather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.