Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
South America
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus
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Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
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Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
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Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
peruvian daffodil
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
peruvian daffodil
Kraut Robert
In French
peruvian daffodil
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Pamianthe
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
peruvian daffodil
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
peruvian daffodil
erva robert
In Polish
peruvian daffodil
herb robert
In Latin
peruvian daffodil
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Geraniales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Herb Robert
Season and care of Peruvian Daffodil and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Daffodil and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Daffodil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian Daffodil and Herb Robert Physical Information
Peruvian Daffodil and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Daffodil and Herb Robert are as follows:
Peruvian Daffodil flower color: White
Peruvian Daffodil leaf color: Dark Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Herb Robert
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Daffodil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peruvian Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.