Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Greener Pastures
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Light
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
ERAGROSTIS spectabilis
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Purple Lovegrass
In Hindi
Hydrangea
eragrostis spectabilis
In German
Hortensie
eragrostis spectabilis
In French
Hortensia
eragrostis spectabilis
In Spanish
Hortensia
Eragrostis spectabilis
In Greek
υδραγεία
eragrostis spectabilis
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Eragrostis spectabilis
In Polish
Hortensja
Eragrostis okazałe
In Latin
Hibiscus
Eragrostis spectabilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Eragrostis
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Chloridoideae
Properties of Hydrangea and Purple Lovegrass
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Purple Lovegrass? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Purple Lovegrass. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Purple Lovegrass doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Purple Lovegrass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Hydrangea and Purple Lovegrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Purple Lovegrass
Season and care of Hydrangea and Purple Lovegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Purple Lovegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Purple Lovegrass season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Purple Lovegrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Purple Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Purple Lovegrass Physical Information
Hydrangea and Purple Lovegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Purple Lovegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Purple Lovegrass are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Purple Lovegrass flower color: Purple
- Purple Lovegrass leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hydrangea and Purple Lovegrass
Care of Hydrangea and Purple Lovegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Purple Lovegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Lovegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.