Herb Robert

Desert Broom

About Herb Robert and Desert Broom

Herb Robert

Desert Broom

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Annual or Biennial

Perennial

1.2 Type

Herbs

Shrub

1.3 Origin

Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America

Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States

1.4 Types

Not Available

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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1.5 Habitat

Shaded sites, Waste areas

riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

3-9

8-10

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

12-1

1.8 Sunset Zone

21,22

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14

1.9 Habit

Clump-Forming

Spreading

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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25.40 cm

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60.00 cm

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350 (About Privet)

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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30.50 cm

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150.00 cm

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Pink, Magenta, Rose

White

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Not Available

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

creamy white

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Dark Red

Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Oblanceolate , Ovate

2.4 Thorns

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16% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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15% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Very Fast

Slow

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Spring

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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42% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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46% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

3.3 Tolerances

Not Available

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Not Available

Seedlings

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

Needs very little water

4.4.2 In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun

4.7 Pruning

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

Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

Not Available

can go long without fertilizers

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Pests and diseases free

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Shade areas

Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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22% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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29% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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12% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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9% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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28% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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55% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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10% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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7% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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16% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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14% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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10% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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10% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.4 Showy Foliage

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45% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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52% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.5 Showy Bark

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10% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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11% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.6 Foliage Texture

Fine

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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4% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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11% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.9 Invasive

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14% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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6% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.10 Self-Sowing

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63% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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50% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.11 Attracts

Not Available

Butterflies

5.12 Allergy

Not Available

Unknown

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation

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6.1.3 Edible Uses

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61% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

Sometimes

6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Insect Repellent

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers

anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root, Whole plant

Twigs

6.2.3 Other Uses

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

Can be made into a herbal tea

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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35% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !

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39% Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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All Most Useful Shrub Plants Garden Plants have it !

6.5 Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Groundcover

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

GERANIUM robertianum

BACCHARIS 'Centennial'

7.2 Common Name

Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin

desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood

7.2.1 In Hindi

जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट

desert broom

7.2.2 In German

Kraut Robert

Wüste Besen

7.2.3 In French

herbe à Robert

desert broom

7.2.4 In Spanish

hierba de San Roberto

escoba del desierto

7.2.5 In Greek

βότανο Robert

desert broom

7.2.6 In Portuguese

erva robert

vassoura do deserto

7.2.7 In Polish

herb robert

desert broom

7.2.8 In Latin

Robertus herba

desert broom

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Geraniales

Asterales

8.5 Family

Geraniaceae

Asteraceae

8.6 Genus

Geranium

Baccharis

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

Astereae

8.9 Subfamily

Not Available

8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Herb Robert and Desert Broom

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

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Season and Care of Herb Robert and Desert Broom

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

Herb Robert and Desert Broom Physical Information

Herb Robert and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Desert Broom are as follows:

Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green

Care of Herb Robert and Desert Broom

Care of Herb Robert and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.