Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
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
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Indigo, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
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Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
SASSAFRAS albidum
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Sassafras
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Sassafras
In German
Hortensie
Sassafras
In French
Hortensia
Sassafras
In Spanish
Hortensia
Sasafrás
In Greek
υδραγεία
σασάφρα
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
sassafrás
In Polish
Hortensja
Sassafras
In Latin
Hibiscus
Sassafras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Sassafras
Clade
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Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Hydrangea and Sassafras
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Sassafras? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Sassafras. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Sassafras doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Sassafras 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 Sassafras and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Sassafras
Season and care of Hydrangea and Sassafras is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Sassafras Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Sassafras season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Sassafras Physical Information
Hydrangea and Sassafras physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Sassafras are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Sassafras leaf color: Green
Care of Hydrangea and Sassafras
Care of Hydrangea and Sassafras 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 Sassafras 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 Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.