Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Hyacinthoides flahaultiana, Hyacinthoides mauritanica, Hyacinthoides reverchonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Parks, wastelands, Waysides, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Blue, Pink, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DRYOPTERIS celsa
HYACINTHOIDES hispanica
Common Name
Log Fern
Spanish Bluebell
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Bluebell plant
In German
Hortensie
Endymion Pflanze
In French
Hortensia
plante Bluebell
In Spanish
Hortensia
planta Bluebell
In Greek
υδραγεία
φυτό Bluebell
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
planta Bluebell
In Polish
Hortensja
Bluebell roślin
In Latin
Hibiscus
Bluebell herba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Not Available
Liliales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Not Available
Hyacinthoides
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Hyacintheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Log Fern and Bluebell
Wondering what are the properties of Log Fern and Bluebell? We provide you with everything About Log Fern and Bluebell. Log Fern doesn't have thorns and Bluebell doesn't have thorns. Also Log Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Log Fern has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Bluebell has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Log Fern and Bluebell and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Log Fern and Bluebell
Season and care of Log Fern and Bluebell is important to know. While considering everything about Log Fern and Bluebell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Log Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bluebell season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Log Fern is Clay, Loam and for Bluebell is Loam while the PH of soil for Log Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluebell is Acidic, Neutral.
Log Fern and Bluebell Physical Information
Log Fern and Bluebell physical information is very important for comparison. Log Fern height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Bluebell height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Log Fern and Bluebell are as follows:
Log Fern flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Log Fern leaf color: Green
Bluebell flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Blue Violet
- Bluebell leaf color: Green
Care of Log Fern and Bluebell
Care of Log Fern and Bluebell include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Log Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebell pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Log Fern needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.