Life Span
Annual or Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
  
Central Europe, Polynesia, Southern Europe
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
  
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
  
Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Purplish Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
  
Copper
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Blue Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Not Available
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
  
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Average Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
  
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
Not Available
  
5-10-10 fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
  
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
  
Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
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
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Bugs
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
  
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
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
  
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
  
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
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
  
Rosa glauca
  
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
  
redleaf rose, red-leaved rose
  
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
  
red leaved rose
  
In German
Kraut Robert
  
Rotblatt-Rose
  
In French
herbe à Robert
  
Rosa glauca
  
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
  
Rosa glauca
  
In Greek
βότανο Robert
  
Rosa glauca
  
In Portuguese
erva robert
  
Róża czerwonawa
  
In Polish
herb robert
  
Róża czerwonawa
  
In Latin
Robertus herba
  
Rosa glauca
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Geraniales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Geraniaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Geranium
  
Rosa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Rosoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Redleaf Rose
Season and care of Herb Robert and Redleaf Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Redleaf Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Redleaf Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Redleaf Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Redleaf Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Herb Robert and Redleaf Rose Physical Information
Herb Robert and Redleaf Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Redleaf Rose height is 100.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Redleaf Rose are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Redleaf Rose flower color: Pink
- Redleaf Rose leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Herb Robert and Redleaf Rose
Care of Herb Robert and Redleaf Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Redleaf Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Redleaf Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.