Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, China
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Mimulus
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
45.70 cm
15.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Indigo, Dark Blue, Violet, Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Larva
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antiseptic, Burns
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GERANIUM pratense 'Victor Reiter Junior'
Diplacus aurantiacus
Common Name
Meadow Cranesbill, Victor Reiter Junior Cranesbill
Magic Mix Monkey-flower, Monkey-flower
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Monkey Flower
In German
Hortensie
Monkey Flower
In French
Hortensia
Monkey Flower
In Spanish
Hortensia
Monkey Flower
In Greek
υδραγεία
Monkey Flower
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Monkey Flower
In Polish
Hortensja
Monkey Flower
In Latin
Hibiscus
Monkey Flower
Family
Geraniaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Meadow Cranesbill and Monkey-flower
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Cranesbill and Monkey-flower? We provide you with everything About Meadow Cranesbill and Monkey-flower. Meadow Cranesbill doesn't have thorns and Monkey-flower doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Cranesbill does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Cranesbill has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Monkey-flower 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 Meadow Cranesbill and Monkey-flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Cranesbill and Monkey-flower
Season and care of Meadow Cranesbill and Monkey-flower is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Cranesbill and Monkey-flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Cranesbill season is Summer and Monkey-flower season is Summer. The type of soil for Meadow Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Monkey-flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Monkey-flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Cranesbill and Monkey-flower Physical Information
Meadow Cranesbill and Monkey-flower physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Cranesbill height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Monkey-flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Cranesbill and Monkey-flower are as follows:
Meadow Cranesbill flower color: White, Indigo, Dark Blue, Violet and Blue Violet
Meadow Cranesbill leaf color: Green and Light Green
Monkey-flower flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Rose
- Monkey-flower leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Cranesbill and Monkey-flower
Care of Meadow Cranesbill and Monkey-flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Cranesbill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Monkey-flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monkey-flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.