Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water occasionally
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAMIUM amplexicaule
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
henbit deadnettle
Abutilon
In German
henbit deadnettle
Abutilon
In French
henbit deadnettle
Abutilon
In Spanish
deadnettle henbit
Abutilon
In Greek
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
Abutilon
In Portuguese
henbit deadnettle
Abutilon
In Polish
Henbit jasnota
Abutilon
In Latin
henbit deadnettle
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Henbit Deadnettle and Abutilon
Season and care of Henbit Deadnettle and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Henbit Deadnettle and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Henbit Deadnettle season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Henbit Deadnettle and Abutilon Physical Information
Henbit Deadnettle and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Henbit Deadnettle and Abutilon are as follows:
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Henbit Deadnettle and Abutilon
Care of Henbit Deadnettle and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Henbit Deadnettle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.