Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Biennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Canary Islands
Types
Geranium robertianum
Echium pininana
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
9 - 1
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
-
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
-
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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
ECHIUM pininana
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
Tree Echium
In German
Kraut Robert
Baum Aciam
In French
herbe à Robert
Arbre ACIAM
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
árbol Aciam
In Greek
βότανο Robert
δέντρο Aciam
In Portuguese
erva robert
árvore Aciam
In Polish
herb robert
drzewo Aciam
In Latin
Robertus herba
lignum Aciam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Geraniaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Tree Echium
Season and care of Herb Robert and Tree Echium is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Tree Echium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Echium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Herb Robert and Tree Echium Physical Information
Herb Robert and Tree Echium physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Tree Echium are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
- Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Herb Robert and Tree Echium
Care of Herb Robert and Tree Echium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.