Herb Robert

Lesser Celandine

About Herb Robert and Lesser Celandine

Herb Robert

Lesser Celandine

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What is

Life Span

Annual or Biennial

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America

Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia

Types

Geranium robertianum

buttercup

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Shaded sites, Waste areas

meadows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

8-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm5.10 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm10.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Magenta, Rose

White, Yellow, Red, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Green, Dark Red

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, reseeds

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Insects

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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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

Antirheumatic, Astringent, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root, Whole plant

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

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

Cleanser

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GERANIUM robertianum

Ranunculus ficaria

Common Name

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

Figwort, Lesser Celandine

In Hindi

जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट

Lesser Celandine

In German

Kraut Robert

Scharbockskraut

In French

herbe à Robert

Ficaire

In Spanish

hierba de San Roberto

celidonia menor

In Greek

βότανο Robert

Lesser Celandine

In Portuguese

erva robert

Lesser Celandine

In Polish

herb robert

Ziarnopłon wiosenny

In Latin

Robertus herba

Pavasara mazpurenīte

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Ranunculales

Family

Geraniaceae

Ranunculaceae

Genus

Geranium

Ficaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

751

1 27800

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Properties of Herb Robert and Lesser Celandine

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

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Season and Care of Herb Robert and Lesser Celandine

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

Herb Robert and Lesser Celandine Physical Information

Herb Robert and Lesser Celandine physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lesser Celandine height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Lesser Celandine are as follows:

Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lesser Celandine flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Lesser Celandine leaf color:

Care of Herb Robert and Lesser Celandine

Care of Herb Robert and Lesser Celandine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Lesser Celandine 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 Lesser Celandine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.