Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Sedge or Rush
Origin
-
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
austrocalifornicus , effusus , laxus , pacificus , solutus
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
-
Other Uses
-
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HELLEBORUS 'HGC Green Corsican' PP15641
JUNCUS effusus
Common Name
Hellebore, HGC Green Corsican Hellebore
Soft Rush
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Soft Rush
In German
Hortensie
Soft Rush
In French
Hortensia
Soft Rush
In Spanish
Hortensia
Soft Rush
In Greek
υδραγεία
Soft Rush
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Soft Rush
In Polish
Hortensja
Soft Rush
In Latin
Hibiscus
Soft Rush
Family
Ranunculaceae
Juncaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Hellebore and Common Rush
Wondering what are the properties of Hellebore and Common Rush? We provide you with everything About Hellebore and Common Rush. Hellebore doesn't have thorns and Common Rush doesn't have thorns. Also Hellebore does not have fragrant flowers. Hellebore has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Common Rush 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 Hellebore and Common Rush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hellebore and Common Rush
Season and care of Hellebore and Common Rush is important to know. While considering everything about Hellebore and Common Rush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hellebore season is Spring and Winter and Common Rush season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Hellebore is Loam and for Common Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hellebore is Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Rush is Acidic, Neutral.
Hellebore and Common Rush Physical Information
Hellebore and Common Rush physical information is very important for comparison. Hellebore height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Common Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Hellebore and Common Rush are as follows:
Hellebore flower color: White and Light Green
Hellebore leaf color: Dark Green
Common Rush flower color: Brown
- Common Rush leaf color: Green
Care of Hellebore and Common Rush
Care of Hellebore and Common Rush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hellebore pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hellebore needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Rush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.