Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Europe
Types
Geranium robertianum
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Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Pastures, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
-
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
-
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
BORAGO officinalis
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Borage, starflower
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
Borage
In German
Kraut Robert
Borretsch
In French
herbe à Robert
Bourrache
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
borraja
In Greek
βότανο Robert
Borage
In Portuguese
erva robert
Borragem
In Polish
herb robert
Ogórecznik
In Latin
Robertus herba
borage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Geraniaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Borage
Season and care of Herb Robert and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Borage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Borage is Neutral.
Herb Robert and Borage Physical Information
Herb Robert and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Borage are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Borage flower color: Blue
- Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Herb Robert and Borage
Care of Herb Robert and Borage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.