Life Span
Annual
  
Annual and Biennials
  
Type
Perennial
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
  
Caribbean
  
Types
Shrub
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Sunny Edge
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-9
  
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
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
  
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
  
Yellow Orange
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
  
Elliptic and Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Root Division
  
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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
  
Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Butterflies, Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Not Available
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Bark, Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PHYSOSTEGIA
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
Common Name
Physostegia
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In Hindi
Physostegia
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In German
Physostegia
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In French
Physostegia
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In Spanish
Physostegia
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In Greek
Physostegia
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In Portuguese
Physostegia
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In Polish
Physostegia
  
Brunfelsia Americana
  
In Latin
Physostegia
  
Hedysarum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Brassicales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Solanaceae
  
Genus
Physostegia
  
Capparis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Physostegia and Brunfelsia americana
Season and care of Physostegia and Brunfelsia americana is important to know. While considering everything about Physostegia and Brunfelsia americana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Physostegia season is Summer and Fall and Brunfelsia americana season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Physostegia is Clay, Loam and for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral.
Physostegia and Brunfelsia americana Physical Information
Physostegia and Brunfelsia americana physical information is very important for comparison. Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Physostegia and Brunfelsia americana are as follows:
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
- Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Physostegia and Brunfelsia americana
Care of Physostegia and Brunfelsia americana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Physostegia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.