Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
sandy seeps, stream banks, Woods
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Mat-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Fertility
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Jam, Traditional medicine, Used As Food
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, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MITCHELLA repens
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Partridgeberry
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
partridgeberry
Ragged Robin
In German
partridgeberry
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
partridgeberry
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
partridgeberry
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
partridgeberry
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
partridgeberry
Ragged Robin
In Polish
partridgeberry
Ragged Robin
In Latin
partridgeberry
Robin ragged
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Rubiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rubiaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Partridgeberry and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Partridgeberry and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Partridgeberry and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Partridgeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ragged Robin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Partridgeberry is Loam, Sand and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Partridgeberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Partridgeberry and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Partridgeberry and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Partridgeberry height is 2.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Partridgeberry and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Partridgeberry flower color: White
Partridgeberry leaf color: Dark Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Partridgeberry and Ragged Robin
Care of Partridgeberry and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Partridgeberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Partridgeberry 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.