Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Temperate Regions
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mosquito
Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BASSIA scoparia
Rosa canina
Common Name
Burningbush, Kochia
Dog Rose
In Hindi
Bassia scoparia
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
In German
Besen-Radmelde
Heckenrose
In French
Bassia scoparia
Dog Rose
In Spanish
Kochia scoparia
Perro se levantó
In Greek
Bassia scoparia
Dog Rose
In Portuguese
Bassia scoparia
Dog Rose
In Polish
Mietelnik żakula
Dzika róża
In Latin
Bassia scoparia
cynorrhodon
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Camphorosmoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kochia and Dog Rose
Season and care of Kochia and Dog Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Kochia and Dog Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kochia season is Fall and Dog Rose season is Fall. The type of soil for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dog Rose is Alkaline.
Kochia and Dog Rose Physical Information
Kochia and Dog Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Kochia and Dog Rose are as follows:
Kochia flower color: Not Available
Kochia leaf color: Light Green
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
- Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Kochia and Dog Rose
Care of Kochia and Dog Rose 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 Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.