Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Geranium robertianum
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Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
gardens, Homesteads, Moist Soils, tropical environments, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-7
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Zone 1A
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
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Rooted stem cutting, Transplanting, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Prune in early spring, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
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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
Garland, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
DAPHNE cneorum
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Daphne, Garland Flower, Rose Daphne
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
डाफ्ने गुलाब
In German
Kraut Robert
Daphne Rose
In French
herbe à Robert
Rose Daphne
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Daphne Rose
In Greek
βότανο Robert
Daphne Rose
In Portuguese
erva robert
Daphne Rose
In Polish
herb robert
Daphne Rose
In Latin
Robertus herba
Daphne Rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Malvales
Family
Geraniaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Rose Daphne
Season and care of Herb Robert and Rose Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Rose Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Rose Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rose Daphne is Neutral.
Herb Robert and Rose Daphne Physical Information
Herb Robert and Rose Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Rose Daphne height is 22.85 cm and width 76.20 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Rose Daphne are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Rose Daphne flower color: Pink and Rose
- Rose Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Herb Robert and Rose Daphne
Care of Herb Robert and Rose Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Rose Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring and Requires very little pruning. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose Daphne needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.