Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Habitat
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
shrublands, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHYSOCARPUS
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
Ninebark
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
Ninebark
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
Ninebark
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In French
Physocarpe
Épazote
In Spanish
ninebark
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
ninebark
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
ninebark
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
Ninebark
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
Ninebark
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Genus
Physocarpus
Dysphania
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Neillieae
Dysphanieae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Chenopodioideae
Season and Care of Ninebark and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Ninebark and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Ninebark and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ninebark season is and Mexican Tea season is . The type of soil for Ninebark is and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ninebark is and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ninebark and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Ninebark and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width - whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Ninebark and Mexican Tea are as follows:
Care of Ninebark and Mexican Tea
Care of Ninebark and Mexican Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.