Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Mexico
Habitat
Sunny Edge
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-14
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHYSOSTEGIA
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Physostegia
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
Physostegia
tabardillo
In German
Physostegia
tabardillo
In French
Physostegia
tabardillo
In Spanish
Physostegia
tabardillo
In Greek
Physostegia
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
Physostegia
Tabardillo
In Polish
Physostegia
Tabardillo
In Latin
Physostegia
Tabardillo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Physostegia
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Physostegia and Tabardillo
Season and care of Physostegia and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Physostegia and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Physostegia season is Summer and Fall and Tabardillo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Physostegia is Clay, Loam and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Physostegia and Tabardillo Physical Information
Physostegia and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Physostegia and Tabardillo are as follows:
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Physostegia and Tabardillo
Care of Physostegia and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Physostegia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.