Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
United States, California
Types
Geranium robertianum
Santa Clara red ribbons, red ribbons, Raiche's red ribbons
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Dry areas, foothill woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 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
Pink, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
-
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Part sun, Partial 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
-
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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
CLARKIA concinna
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Red Ribbons
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
Clarkia concinna
In German
Kraut Robert
Clarkia concinna
In French
herbe à Robert
Clarkia concinna
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
concinna clarkia
In Greek
βότανο Robert
Clarkia concinna
In Portuguese
erva robert
Clarkia concinna
In Polish
herb robert
klarkia concinna
In Latin
Robertus herba
Clarkia concinna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Myrtales
Family
Geraniaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Clarkia concinna
Season and care of Herb Robert and Clarkia concinna is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Clarkia concinna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clarkia concinna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Clarkia concinna is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clarkia concinna is Neutral.
Herb Robert and Clarkia concinna Physical Information
Herb Robert and Clarkia concinna physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Clarkia concinna height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Clarkia concinna are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Clarkia concinna flower color: Pink, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
- Clarkia concinna leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Herb Robert and Clarkia concinna
Care of Herb Robert and Clarkia concinna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Clarkia concinna 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 Clarkia concinna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.