Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Red, Green, Purple, Light Yellow, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
-
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mosquito
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BASSIA scoparia
ASTRANTIA
Common Name
Burningbush, Kochia
Astrantia
In Hindi
Bassia scoparia
Hydrangea
In German
Besen-Radmelde
Hortensie
In French
Bassia scoparia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Kochia scoparia
Hortensia
In Greek
Bassia scoparia
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Bassia scoparia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Mietelnik żakula
Hortensja
In Latin
Bassia scoparia
Hibiscus
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Camphorosmoideae
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Season and Care of Kochia and Astrantia
Season and care of Kochia and Astrantia is important to know. While considering everything about Kochia and Astrantia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kochia season is Fall and Astrantia season is Fall. The type of soil for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Astrantia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Astrantia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kochia and Astrantia Physical Information
Kochia and Astrantia physical information is very important for comparison. Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Astrantia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kochia and Astrantia are as follows:
Kochia flower color:
Kochia leaf color: Light Green
Astrantia flower color: White, Red, Green, Purple, Light Yellow, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Crimson
- Astrantia leaf color: Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green and Ivory
Care of Kochia and Astrantia
Care of Kochia and Astrantia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches and Astrantia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Astrantia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.