Life Span
Annual or Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
  
Russia/Siberia, Japan
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
  
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
5-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
  
7-4
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
  
Light Yellow, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
  
Lobed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Not Available
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
  
In Summer
Average Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
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
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Not Available
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
  
Not Available, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
  
PAPAVER miyabeanum
  
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
  
Japanese Poppy
  
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
  
Japanese Poppy
  
In German
Kraut Robert
  
japanische Poppy
  
In French
herbe à Robert
  
Poppy japonaise
  
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
  
amapola japonesa
  
In Greek
βότανο Robert
  
Ιαπωνικά παπαρούνας
  
In Portuguese
erva robert
  
Poppy japonês
  
In Polish
herb robert
  
japoński Poppy
  
In Latin
Robertus herba
  
Papaver Italica
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Geraniales
  
Ranunculales
  
Family
Geraniaceae
  
Papaveraceae
  
Genus
Geranium
  
Papaver
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Papaver
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Paperveroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Japanese Poppy
Season and care of Herb Robert and Japanese Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Japanese Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Poppy is Loam while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Poppy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Herb Robert and Japanese Poppy Physical Information
Herb Robert and Japanese Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Japanese Poppy height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Japanese Poppy are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Japanese Poppy flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Japanese Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Herb Robert and Japanese Poppy
Care of Herb Robert and Japanese Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Poppy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Japanese Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.