Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Central America
Types
Geranium robertianum
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
-
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
-
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, 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
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
GOMPHRENA globosa
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
Gomphrena
In German
Kraut Robert
Gomphrena
In French
herbe à Robert
Gomphrena
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Gomphrena
In Greek
βότανο Robert
Gomphrena
In Portuguese
erva robert
Gomphrena
In Polish
herb robert
Gomphrena
In Latin
Robertus herba
Gomphrena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Caryophyllales
Family
Geraniaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Gomphrena
Season and care of Herb Robert and Gomphrena is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Gomphrena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gomphrena is Neutral.
Herb Robert and Gomphrena Physical Information
Herb Robert and Gomphrena physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Gomphrena are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
- Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Care of Herb Robert and Gomphrena
Care of Herb Robert and Gomphrena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.