Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Japan
North America
Types
Not Available
Helianthus annuus, Heliantheae,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Dry areas, Open areas, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
Brown, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Black, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Dry, Light, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Dry, Light, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune after harvesting
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Alternaria leaf blight, Apical chlorosis, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis head rot, Charcoal rot, Crown gall, Downy mildew, Erwinia stalk rot, Fusarium stalk rot, Fusarium wilt, head rot, Phialophora yellows, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Runny nose, Red eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
As Fertilizers, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edging, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ARDISIA japonica
Helianths Annuus
Common Name
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
Sunflower
In Hindi
Japanese Ardisia
Sūrajamukhī
In German
Japanese Ardisia
Sonnenblume
In French
Japanese Ardisia
Tournesol
In Spanish
Ardisia japonica
Girasol
In Greek
Japanese Ardisia
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
Japanese Ardisia
Girassol
In Polish
Japanese Ardisia
słonecznik
In Latin
Japanese Ardisia
Helianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrsinaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Helianthodeae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Ardisia and Sunflower
Season and care of Japanese Ardisia and Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Ardisia and Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sunflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Loam and for Sunflower is Dry, Light, Well drained while the PH of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic and for Sunflower is Acidic, Alkaline.
Japanese Ardisia and Sunflower Physical Information
Japanese Ardisia and Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm whereas Sunflower height is 8.50 cm and width 2.46 cm. The color specification of Japanese Ardisia and Sunflower are as follows:
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Sunflower flower color: Brown and Yellow
- Sunflower leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Sunflower
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Sunflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Sunflower pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.