Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, California, Texas
Types
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Virginia
Habitat
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Anxiety, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM lentago
HYDROCOTYLE umbellata
Common Name
Nannyberry
Manyflower Marsh Pennywort, Pennywort
In Hindi
Nannyberry
pennywort
In German
Nannyberry
Wassernabel
In French
alisier
pennywort
In Spanish
Nannyberry
Centella
In Greek
Nannyberry
pennywort
In Portuguese
Nannyberry
conchelo
In Polish
Nannyberry
wąkrota
In Latin
Nannyberry
pennywort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Viburnum
Hydrocotyle
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Nannyberry and Pennywort
Season and care of Nannyberry and Pennywort is important to know. While considering everything about Nannyberry and Pennywort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pennywort season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pennywort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pennywort is Acidic, Neutral.
Nannyberry and Pennywort Physical Information
Nannyberry and Pennywort physical information is very important for comparison. Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Pennywort height is 10.20 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Nannyberry and Pennywort are as follows:
Nannyberry flower color: White
Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Pennywort flower color: White and Light Green
- Pennywort leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Nannyberry and Pennywort
Care of Nannyberry and Pennywort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Pennywort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Pennywort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.