Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
North America
Types
Not Available
Helianthus annuus, Heliantheae,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Open areas, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Brown, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Black, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Light, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Dry, Light, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Alternaria leaf blight, Apical chlorosis, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis head rot, Charcoal rot, Crown gall, Downy mildew, Erwinia stalk rot, Fusarium stalk rot, Fusarium wilt, head rot, Phialophora yellows, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Runny nose, Red eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
As Fertilizers, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edging, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Vegetable
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Helianths Annuus
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
Sunflower
In Hindi
जरुल
Sūrajamukhī
In German
Königinblume
Sonnenblume
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
Tournesol
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
Girasol
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
Girassol
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
słonecznik
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Helianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Heilanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Helianthodeae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pride of India and Sunflower
Season and care of Pride of India and Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sunflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for Sunflower is Dry, Light, Well drained while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for Sunflower is Acidic, Alkaline.
Pride of India and Sunflower Physical Information
Pride of India and Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sunflower height is 8.50 cm and width 2.46 cm. The color specification of Pride of India and Sunflower are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sunflower flower color: Brown and Yellow
- Sunflower leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Pride of India and Sunflower
Care of Pride of India and Sunflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots and Sunflower pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.