Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
China
Types
Shrub
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Habitat
Sunny Edge
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
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, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PHYSOSTEGIA
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Common Name
Physostegia
Nectarine
In Hindi
Physostegia
nectarine
In German
Physostegia
Nektarine
In French
Physostegia
nectarine
In Spanish
Physostegia
nectarina
In Greek
Physostegia
νεκταρίνι
In Portuguese
Physostegia
nectarina
In Polish
Physostegia
nektarowy
In Latin
Physostegia
nectarine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Physostegia and Nectarine
Season and care of Physostegia and Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Physostegia and Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Physostegia season is Summer and Fall and Nectarine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Physostegia is Clay, Loam and for Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Physostegia and Nectarine Physical Information
Physostegia and Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Physostegia and Nectarine are as follows:
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Physostegia and Nectarine
Care of Physostegia and Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Physostegia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.