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About Herb Robert and Bethlehem Sage


About Bethlehem Sage and Herb Robert


What is

Life Span
Annual or Biennial  
Perennial  

Type
Herbs  
Perennial  

Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America  
Southern Europe  

Types
Geranium robertianum  
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle  

Number of Varieties
1  
100  
99+

Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas  
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods  

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9  
4-8  

AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1  
8*1  

Sunset Zone
21,22  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17  

Habit
Clump-Forming  
Cushion/Mound-forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
25.40 cm  
99+
30.50 cm  

Minimum Width
30.50 cm  
99+
45.70 cm  

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose  
White, Red, Pink, Violet  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green  
White, Green, Silver  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
White, Green, Silver  

Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red  
White, Green, Silver  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Arrowhead  
Oblovate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade  

Growth Rate
Very Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Average  

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
-  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
-  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering  
-  

In Summer
Average Water  
Average Water  

In Spring
Average Water  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
Average  

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade  

Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
-  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Shade areas  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
Semi-Evergreen  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
-  
Hummingbirds  

Allergy
-  
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
-  

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
-  

Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

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, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant  
Flowers, Root  

Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item  
-  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
-  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower  
Bedding Plant, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum  
PULMONARIA saccharata  

Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin  
Bethlehem Sage  

In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट  
Hydrangea  

In German
Kraut Robert  
Hortensie  

In French
herbe à Robert  
Hortensia  

In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto  
Hortensia  

In Greek
βότανο Robert  
υδραγεία  

In Portuguese
erva robert  
Hortênsia  

In Polish
herb robert  
Hortensja  

In Latin
Robertus herba  
Hibiscus  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
-  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
-  

Order
Geraniales  
-  

Family
Geraniaceae  
Boraginaceae  

Genus
Geranium  
-  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
-  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
75  
60  

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Properties of Herb Robert and Bethlehem Sage

Wondering what are the properties of Herb Robert and Bethlehem Sage? We provide you with everything About Herb Robert and Bethlehem Sage. Herb Robert doesn't have thorns and Bethlehem Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Herb Robert does not have fragrant flowers. Herb Robert has allergic reactions like and Bethlehem Sage has allergic reactions like . 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 Herb Robert and Bethlehem Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Herb Robert and Bethlehem Sage

Season and care of Herb Robert and Bethlehem Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Bethlehem Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bethlehem Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Bethlehem Sage is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bethlehem Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Herb Robert and Bethlehem Sage Physical Information

Herb Robert and Bethlehem Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bethlehem Sage height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Bethlehem Sage are as follows:

Care of Herb Robert and Bethlehem Sage

Care of Herb Robert and Bethlehem Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bethlehem Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bethlehem Sage needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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