Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
-
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MINUARTIA verna
LYCOPERSICON esculentum
Common Name
Irish Moss
Tomato, Wolf Peach
In Hindi
आयरिश काई
Hydrangea
In German
Irish Moss
Hortensie
In French
Irish Moss
Hortensia
In Spanish
musgo de irlanda
Hortensia
In Greek
Irish Moss
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Moss irlandês
Hortênsia
In Polish
mech irlandzki
Hortensja
In Latin
Irish Moss
Hibiscus
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Irish Moss and Wolf Peach
Season and care of Irish Moss and Wolf Peach is important to know. While considering everything about Irish Moss and Wolf Peach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wolf Peach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wolf Peach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wolf Peach is Neutral.
Irish Moss and Wolf Peach Physical Information
Irish Moss and Wolf Peach physical information is very important for comparison. Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Wolf Peach height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Irish Moss and Wolf Peach are as follows:
Irish Moss flower color: White
Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Wolf Peach flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Dark Red
- Wolf Peach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Irish Moss and Wolf Peach
Care of Irish Moss and Wolf Peach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Wolf Peach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wolf Peach needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.