Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Europe, Asia
Eastern Africa
Types
Fruit
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Simple lobed or unlobed
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Birds
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasus 'Northstar'
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Northstar Tart Cherry, Pie Cherry 'Northstar'
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
आलूबालू
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Northstar Tart Cherry
Blue Lotus
In French
Northstar Tart Cherry
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Cereza
Blue Lotus
In Greek
Northstar Tart Cherry
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Northstar Tart Cherry
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Northstar Tart Cherry
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Northstar Tart Cherry
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Nymphaeales
Family
Rosaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Northstar Tart Cherry and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northstar Tart Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northstar Tart Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Northstar Tart Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Northstar Tart Cherry and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Northstar Tart Cherry and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Northstar Tart Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Northstar Tart Cherry and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Northstar Tart Cherry flower color: White
Northstar Tart Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Blue Lotus
Care of Northstar Tart Cherry and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northstar Tart Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Northstar Tart Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.