Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
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
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Insignificant
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
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
Edible Fruit
No
Insignificant
Fragrant Flower
No
Insignificant
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Insignificant
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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, 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
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
-
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
Hydrangea
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Hydrangea or hortensia
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
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Herb Robert and Blue Star Creeper
Season and care of Herb Robert and Blue Star Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Blue Star Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Blue Star Creeper is Light while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Star Creeper is Acidic.
Herb Robert and Blue Star Creeper Physical Information
Herb Robert and Blue Star Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Blue Star Creeper height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Blue Star Creeper are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blue Star Creeper flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Blue Star Creeper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Herb Robert and Blue Star Creeper
Care of Herb Robert and Blue Star Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Blue Star Creeper 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 Blue Star Creeper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.