Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
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Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
Sunset Zone
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A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
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 early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
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All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
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Red blotch
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
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Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LAMIUM amplexicaule
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
henbit deadnettle
भोज पत्र
In German
henbit deadnettle
Birke
In French
henbit deadnettle
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
deadnettle henbit
Abedul
In Greek
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
henbit deadnettle
bétula
In Polish
Henbit jasnota
Brzoza
In Latin
henbit deadnettle
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Henbit Deadnettle and Birch
Season and care of Henbit Deadnettle and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Henbit Deadnettle and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Henbit Deadnettle season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Henbit Deadnettle and Birch Physical Information
Henbit Deadnettle and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Henbit Deadnettle and Birch are as follows:
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
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Care of Henbit Deadnettle and Birch
Care of Henbit Deadnettle and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Henbit Deadnettle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.