Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Admiral Pepper,Bell Pepper,Mohawk Pepper,Yolo Wonder Pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Cropland, Oil fields, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Not Available
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 ocassionally, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
CARDAMINE hirsuta
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Hairy Bittercress
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
बालों वाली Bittercress
In German
Kraut Robert
Hairy Bittercress
In French
herbe à Robert
Bittercress Poilu
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Bittercress Peludo
In Greek
βότανο Robert
τριχωτές Bittercress
In Portuguese
erva robert
Bittercress cabeludo
In Polish
herb robert
włochaty Bittercress
In Latin
Robertus herba
pilosus bittercress
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Brassicales
Family
Geraniaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Hairy Bittercress
Season and care of Herb Robert and Hairy Bittercress is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Hairy Bittercress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hairy Bittercress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Hairy Bittercress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hairy Bittercress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Herb Robert and Hairy Bittercress Physical Information
Herb Robert and Hairy Bittercress physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hairy Bittercress height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Hairy Bittercress are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Hairy Bittercress flower color: White
- Hairy Bittercress leaf color: Green
Care of Herb Robert and Hairy Bittercress
Care of Herb Robert and Hairy Bittercress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Hairy Bittercress pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Prune to control growth. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hairy Bittercress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.