Physostegia

Cape Jasmine

About Physostegia and Cape Jasmine

Physostegia

Cape Jasmine

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico

Eastern Asia

Types

Shrub

G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'

Number of Varieties

7010

0 40000

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Habitat

Sunny Edge

Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-97-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

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

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval/Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm105.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm135.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Green, Light Green

Orange Red, Brown

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

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Root Division

Cuttings, Tip cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Hay fever, Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHYSOSTEGIA

GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'

Common Name

Physostegia

Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia

In Hindi

Physostegia

Gardenia jasminoides

In German

Physostegia

Gardenie

In French

Physostegia

Cape Jasmine

In Spanish

Physostegia

Gardenia jasminoides

In Greek

Physostegia

Cape Jasmine

In Portuguese

Physostegia

Gardenia jasminoides

In Polish

Physostegia

Gardenia jaśminowata

In Latin

Physostegia

Gardenia mucronata

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Gentianales

Family

Lamiaceae

Rubiaceae

Genus

Physostegia

Gardenia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

65200

1 27800

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Properties of Physostegia and Cape Jasmine

Wondering what are the properties of Physostegia and Cape Jasmine? We provide you with everything About Physostegia and Cape Jasmine. Physostegia doesn't have thorns and Cape Jasmine doesn't have thorns. Also Physostegia does not have fragrant flowers. Physostegia has allergic reactions like and Cape Jasmine 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 Physostegia and Cape Jasmine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Physostegia and Cape Jasmine

Season and care of Physostegia and Cape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Physostegia and Cape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Physostegia season is Summer and Fall and Cape Jasmine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Physostegia is Clay, Loam and for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.

Physostegia and Cape Jasmine Physical Information

Physostegia and Cape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm. The color specification of Physostegia and Cape Jasmine are as follows:

Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Physostegia and Cape Jasmine

Care of Physostegia and Cape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Physostegia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cape Jasmine 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 Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.