Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Orange, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
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Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Itchiness
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
AGASTACHE rupestris
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Rock Anise Hyssop, Sunset Hyssop, Threadleaf Hyssop
In German
Lychee
Hortensie
In French
Lychee
Hortensia
In Spanish
Lychee
Hortensia
In Portuguese
lichia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Lychee
Hortensja
Family
Sapindaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Lychee and Sunset Hyssop
Wondering what are the properties of Lychee and Sunset Hyssop? We provide you with everything About Lychee and Sunset Hyssop. Lychee doesn't have thorns and Sunset Hyssop doesn't have thorns. Also Lychee does not have fragrant flowers. Lychee has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Sunset Hyssop has allergic reactions like Itchiness. 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 Lychee and Sunset Hyssop and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lychee and Sunset Hyssop
Season and care of Lychee and Sunset Hyssop is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Sunset Hyssop Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sunset Hyssop season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Sunset Hyssop is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Sunset Hyssop is Neutral.
Lychee and Sunset Hyssop Physical Information
Lychee and Sunset Hyssop physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Sunset Hyssop height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Sunset Hyssop are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Sunset Hyssop flower color: Orange and Lavender
- Sunset Hyssop leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Lychee and Sunset Hyssop
Care of Lychee and Sunset Hyssop include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Sunset Hyssop pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Sunset Hyssop needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.