Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
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
4-8
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
30.50 cm
25.20 cm
Minimum Width
45.70 cm
25.40 cm
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
-
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
-
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
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ASTER ericoides
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
Common Name
Heath Aster
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
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
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Properties of Heath Aster and Batavia
Wondering what are the properties of Heath Aster and Batavia? We provide you with everything About Heath Aster and Batavia. Heath Aster doesn't have thorns and Batavia doesn't have thorns. Also Heath Aster does not have fragrant flowers. Heath Aster has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Batavia 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 Heath Aster and Batavia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Heath Aster and Batavia
Season and care of Heath Aster and Batavia is important to know. While considering everything about Heath Aster and Batavia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heath Aster season is Summer and Fall and Batavia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Heath Aster is Loam, Sand and for Batavia is Loam while the PH of soil for Heath Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Batavia is Neutral.
Heath Aster and Batavia Physical Information
Heath Aster and Batavia physical information is very important for comparison. Heath Aster height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Heath Aster and Batavia are as follows:
Heath Aster flower color: White, Yellow and Light Pink
Heath Aster leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
- Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Heath Aster and Batavia
Care of Heath Aster and Batavia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heath Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Batavia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Heath Aster needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.