Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
gardens, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-11
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Average Water
Moderate
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Mosquito
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Groundcover
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
BASSIA scoparia
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Burningbush, Kochia
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
Bassia scoparia
In German
Kraut Robert
Besen-Radmelde
In French
herbe à Robert
Bassia scoparia
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Kochia scoparia
In Greek
βότανο Robert
Bassia scoparia
In Portuguese
erva robert
Bassia scoparia
In Polish
herb robert
Mietelnik żakula
In Latin
Robertus herba
Bassia scoparia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Caryophyllales
Family
Geraniaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Camphorosmoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Kochia
Season and care of Herb Robert and Kochia is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Kochia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kochia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Herb Robert and Kochia Physical Information
Herb Robert and Kochia physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Kochia are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Kochia flower color: Not Available
- Kochia leaf color: Light Green
Care of Herb Robert and Kochia
Care of Herb Robert and Kochia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.