Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Southern Europe
Types
Geranium robertianum
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
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
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
White, Red, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
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Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
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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, 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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
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
Family
Geraniaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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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:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bethlehem Sage flower color: White, Red, Pink and Violet
- Bethlehem Sage leaf color: White, Green and Silver
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.