Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
-
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
-
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Landscape
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CLEOME hassleriana
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Pink Queen
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
rosa Königin
Kraut Robert
In French
Reine rose
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Reina de color rosa
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
ροζ Βασίλισσα
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Rainha -de-rosa
erva robert
In Polish
Różowa Królowa
herb robert
In Latin
Regina Pink
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Geraniales
Family
Cleomaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pink Queen and Herb Robert
Season and care of Pink Queen and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Queen and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Queen season is Summer and Herb Robert season is Summer. The type of soil for Pink Queen is Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Queen and Herb Robert Physical Information
Pink Queen and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pink Queen and Herb Robert are as follows:
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pink Queen and Herb Robert
Care of Pink Queen and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Queen pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.