Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
5-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
-
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Red
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Round
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
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
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MARSILEA mutica
ERICA carnea
Common Name
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
Winter heath
In Hindi
Pepperwort
अल्पाइन हीथ
In German
Pepperwort
Alpine Heath
In French
Pepperwort
Alpine Heath
In Spanish
Pepperwort
Alpine Heath
In Greek
Pepperwort
Alpine Heath
In Portuguese
Pepperwort
Alpine Heath
In Polish
Pepperwort
Alpine Heath
In Latin
Pepperwort
Alpini Heath
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Marsileaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Pepperwort and Alpine Heath
Wondering what are the properties of Pepperwort and Alpine Heath? We provide you with everything About Pepperwort and Alpine Heath. Pepperwort doesn't have thorns and Alpine Heath doesn't have thorns. Also Pepperwort does not have fragrant flowers. Pepperwort has allergic reactions like and Alpine Heath has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pepperwort and Alpine Heath and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pepperwort and Alpine Heath
Season and care of Pepperwort and Alpine Heath is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperwort and Alpine Heath Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alpine Heath season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand and for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral.
Pepperwort and Alpine Heath Physical Information
Pepperwort and Alpine Heath physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pepperwort and Alpine Heath are as follows:
Pepperwort flower color:
Pepperwort leaf color: Light Green and Dark Red
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Care of Pepperwort and Alpine Heath
Care of Pepperwort and Alpine Heath include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.