Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Eastern Asia
Types
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
Grassland, Warmer regions
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-8
Sunset Zone
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
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Lisianthus
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In German
Lisianthus
Fichten
In French
Lisianthus
Picea
In Spanish
Lisianthus
Picea
In Greek
Lisianthus
Spruce
In Portuguese
Lisianthus
Picea
In Latin
Lisianthus
Picea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Gentianales
Pinales
Family
Gentianaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Lisianthus and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Lisianthus and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Lisianthus and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lisianthus season is Spring and Summer and Sitka Spruce season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Lisianthus and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Lisianthus and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Lisianthus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lisianthus and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Lisianthus flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lisianthus and Sitka Spruce
Care of Lisianthus and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lisianthus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.