Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Western United States, Canada
Types
Geranium robertianum
Pinus lambertiana
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
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Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Water three times weekly in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
-
27-3-3 ratio, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Blister Rust
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Douglas squirrels
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
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Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Carminative, Laxative, Opthalmic, Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Adhesive, Used as a chewing gum, Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
PINUS lambertiana
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Sugar pine, Sugar cone pine
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
Sugar Pine
In German
Kraut Robert
Sugar Pine
In French
herbe à Robert
Sugar Pine
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Sugar Pine
In Greek
βότανο Robert
Sugar Pine
In Portuguese
erva robert
Sugar Pine
In Polish
herb robert
Sugar Pine
In Latin
Robertus herba
Pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Herb Robert and Sugar Pine
Season and care of Herb Robert and Sugar Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Sugar Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Pine is Loam while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Herb Robert and Sugar Pine Physical Information
Herb Robert and Sugar Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sugar Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Sugar Pine are as follows:
Care of Herb Robert and Sugar Pine
Care of Herb Robert and Sugar Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Pine 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 Sugar Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.