Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Pastures, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
A2, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water occasionally
Keep ground moist
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
-
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
-
Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Bees
Allergy
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAMIUM amplexicaule
BORAGO officinalis
Common Name
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
Borage, starflower
In Hindi
henbit deadnettle
Borage
In German
henbit deadnettle
Borretsch
In French
henbit deadnettle
Bourrache
In Spanish
deadnettle henbit
borraja
In Greek
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
Borage
In Portuguese
henbit deadnettle
Borragem
In Polish
Henbit jasnota
Ogórecznik
In Latin
henbit deadnettle
borage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Henbit Deadnettle and Borage
Wondering what are the properties of Henbit Deadnettle and Borage? We provide you with everything About Henbit Deadnettle and Borage. Henbit Deadnettle doesn't have thorns and Borage doesn't have thorns. Also Henbit Deadnettle does not have fragrant flowers. Henbit Deadnettle has allergic reactions like Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants and Flavonoids and Borage has allergic reactions like Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants and Flavonoids. 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 Henbit Deadnettle and Borage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Henbit Deadnettle and Borage
Season and care of Henbit Deadnettle and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about Henbit Deadnettle and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Henbit Deadnettle season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Borage season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Borage is Neutral.
Henbit Deadnettle and Borage Physical Information
Henbit Deadnettle and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Henbit Deadnettle and Borage are as follows:
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Borage flower color: Blue
- Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Henbit Deadnettle and Borage
Care of Henbit Deadnettle and Borage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Henbit Deadnettle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.