Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
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Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Wet lands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
Hydrangea
In German
toxicodendron vernix
Hortensie
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Hortensia
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
Hortensia
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Hortênsia
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
Hortensja
In Latin
Natrum vernix
Hibiscus
Family
Anacardiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Bugleweed
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Bugleweed season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Poison Sumac and Bugleweed Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Bugleweed are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Poison Sumac and Bugleweed
Care of Poison Sumac and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Poison Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.