Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Blue & Purple Rain viola, Bowles' Black pansy, Fizzy Lemonberry pansy, Karma Yellow pansy
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, rocky outcrops, wastelands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
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
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Red, White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Rich, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring
Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Rich, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Crown rot, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Spot anthracnose
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, epilepsy, Heart problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation
Bedding Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Viola tricolor var. hortensis
ASTERISCUS maritimus 'Gold Coin'
Common Name
Pansy
Asteriscus, Gold Coin Mediterranean Beach Daisy, Mediterranean Beach Daisy
In Hindi
स्रीवत
Hydrangea
In German
Stiefmütterchen
Hortensie
In French
Pensée
Hortensia
In Spanish
Pensamiento
Hortensia
In Portuguese
amor-perfeito
Hortênsia
In Polish
Bratek
Hortensja
In Latin
Cinaede fill
Hibiscus
Family
Violaceae
Asteraceae
Season and Care of Pansy and Asteriscus
Season and care of Pansy and Asteriscus is important to know. While considering everything about Pansy and Asteriscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pansy season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter and Asteriscus season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Pansy is Rich, Well drained and for Asteriscus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pansy is Acidic and for Asteriscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pansy and Asteriscus Physical Information
Pansy and Asteriscus physical information is very important for comparison. Pansy height is 1.50 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Asteriscus height is 15.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pansy and Asteriscus are as follows:
Pansy flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Red and White
Pansy leaf color: Green
Asteriscus flower color: Yellow
- Asteriscus leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Pansy and Asteriscus
Care of Pansy and Asteriscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pansy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove deadheads and Asteriscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pansy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asteriscus needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.