Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Central America, Mexico, North America
Types
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Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full 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
Early Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water occasionally
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
-
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
-
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
-
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Ants, Bees
Allergy
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
LAMIUM amplexicaule
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
Common Name
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
Winter Squash
In Hindi
henbit deadnettle
कोंहड़ा
In German
henbit deadnettle
Winter squash
In French
henbit deadnettle
courges d'hiver
In Spanish
deadnettle henbit
calabaza de invierno
In Greek
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
σκουός χειμώνα
In Portuguese
henbit deadnettle
abóbora
In Polish
Henbit jasnota
dynia
In Latin
henbit deadnettle
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Henbit Deadnettle and Winter Squash
Season and care of Henbit Deadnettle and Winter Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Henbit Deadnettle and Winter Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Henbit Deadnettle season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Winter Squash season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Winter Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Winter Squash is Neutral.
Henbit Deadnettle and Winter Squash Physical Information
Henbit Deadnettle and Winter Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Henbit Deadnettle and Winter Squash are as follows:
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Henbit Deadnettle and Winter Squash
Care of Henbit Deadnettle and Winter Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Henbit Deadnettle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage. In summer Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Winter Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.