Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Geranium robertianum
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
-
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Fertilizers
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Fever, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
Fraxinus
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Ash Tree
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
राख पेड़
In German
Kraut Robert
Esche
In French
herbe à Robert
Frêne
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Fresno
In Greek
βότανο Robert
δέντρο Ash
In Portuguese
erva robert
Freixo
In Polish
herb robert
Jesion
In Latin
Robertus herba
Fraxinum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Geraniaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Ash Tree
Season and care of Herb Robert and Ash Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Ash Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ash Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ash Tree is Acidic.
Herb Robert and Ash Tree Physical Information
Herb Robert and Ash Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Ash Tree are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ash Tree flower color: White
- Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Herb Robert and Ash Tree
Care of Herb Robert and Ash Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.