Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Nutmeg
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
जायफल
Ragged Robin
In German
Muskatnuss
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
noix de muscade
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
nuez moscada
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
Ragged Robin
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
Ragged Robin
In Latin
nutmeg
Robin ragged
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Poaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Nutmeg and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Ragged Robin season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Nutmeg and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Nutmeg and Ragged Robin
Care of Nutmeg and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
