Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
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Types
Leucojum aestivum
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
10.00 cm
45.70 cm
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Bulb fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Bees, Flies
Allergy
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Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
Leucojum
Hydrangea
In German
Leucojum
Hortensie
In French
Leucojum
Hortensia
In Spanish
Leucojum
Hortensia
In Greek
Leucojum
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Leucojum
Hortênsia
In Polish
Leucojum
Hortensja
In Latin
Leucojum
Hibiscus
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Leucojum and Bugleweed
Season and care of Leucojum and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leucojum and Bugleweed Physical Information
Leucojum and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Bugleweed are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Leucojum and Bugleweed
Care of Leucojum and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.