Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Sporobolus heterolepis
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
Hay fields
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
10 - 2
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Red, Green, Purple, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
SPOROBOLUS heterolepis
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Prairie Dropseed
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
prairie dropseed
In German
rosa Ipe
Prärie Dropseed
In French
rose Ipe
prairie dropseed
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
dropseed pradera
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
λιβάδι dropseed
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
pradaria dropseed
In Polish
różowy Ipe
łąka dropseed
In Latin
Pink Ipe
PRATUM grama
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Handroanthus
Sporobolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Prairie Dropseed
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Prairie Dropseed is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Prairie Dropseed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Prairie Dropseed season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Prairie Dropseed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prairie Dropseed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Ipe and Prairie Dropseed Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Prairie Dropseed physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Prairie Dropseed height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Prairie Dropseed are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Prairie Dropseed flower color: Red, Green, Purple, Light Green
- Prairie Dropseed leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Ipe and Prairie Dropseed
Care of Pink Ipe and Prairie Dropseed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Prairie Dropseed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Prairie Dropseed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.