Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Shrub
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Sunny Edge
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
-
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PHYSOSTEGIA
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Physostegia
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
Physostegia
Black Ash plant
In German
Physostegia
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Physostegia
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Physostegia
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
Physostegia
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
Physostegia
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Physostegia
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Physostegia
Black ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lamiaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Physostegia
Fraxinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Physostegia and Black Ash
Season and care of Physostegia and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Physostegia and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Physostegia season is Summer and Fall and Black Ash season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Physostegia is Clay, Loam and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Physostegia and Black Ash Physical Information
Physostegia and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Physostegia and Black Ash are as follows:
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Physostegia and Black Ash
Care of Physostegia and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Physostegia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.