Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Fields, gardens, meadows, rocky outcrops, waste ground, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Blue, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Edible, Hanging Basket, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
Myosotis arvensis
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Forget-Me-Not
In Hindi
Philadelphus
Forget-Me-Not
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Forget-Me-Not
In French
Philadelphus
Forget-Me-Not
In Spanish
Philadelphus
Arce japonés
In Greek
Philadelphus
Forget-Me-Not
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
Forget-Me-Not
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Forget-Me-Not
In Latin
Philadelphus
Forget-Me-Not
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Philadlephus
Myosotis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Not Available
Properties of Mock Orange and Field Forget Me Not
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Field Forget Me Not? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Field Forget Me Not. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Field Forget Me Not doesn't have thorns. Also Mock Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Mock Orange has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Field Forget Me Not has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, 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 Mock Orange and Field Forget Me Not and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Field Forget Me Not
Season and care of Mock Orange and Field Forget Me Not is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Field Forget Me Not Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Field Forget Me Not season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Field Forget Me Not is Loam while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Field Forget Me Not is Acidic, Neutral.
Mock Orange and Field Forget Me Not Physical Information
Mock Orange and Field Forget Me Not physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Field Forget Me Not height is 25.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Field Forget Me Not are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Field Forget Me Not flower color: Blue and White
- Field Forget Me Not leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Mock Orange and Field Forget Me Not
Care of Mock Orange and Field Forget Me Not include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Field Forget Me Not pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Field Forget Me Not needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.