Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe
Habitat
disturbed sites, Farms, Humid climates, Moist Soils, Non-flooded lowland forests, Roadsides
Pastures, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
A2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
-
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ROSEODENDRON donnell-smithii
BORAGO officinalis
Common Name
Gold Tree, Primavera, White-mahogany
Borage, starflower
In Hindi
Primavera plant
Borage
In German
Primavera Pflanzen
Borretsch
In French
usine de Primavera
Bourrache
In Spanish
planta de Primavera
borraja
In Greek
φυτικών Primavera
Borage
In Portuguese
planta de Primavera
Borragem
In Polish
Primavera roślin
Ogórecznik
In Latin
Primavera herba
borage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Tabebuia Gomes
Borago
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Primavera and Borage
Wondering what are the properties of Primavera and Borage? We provide you with everything About Primavera and Borage. Primavera doesn't have thorns and Borage doesn't have thorns. Also Primavera does not have fragrant flowers. Primavera has allergic reactions like and Borage has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Primavera and Borage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Primavera and Borage
Season and care of Primavera and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about Primavera and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Primavera season is Spring and Borage season is Spring. The type of soil for Primavera is Loam, Sand and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for Primavera is Acidic, Neutral and for Borage is Neutral.
Primavera and Borage Physical Information
Primavera and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. Primavera height is 20.32 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Primavera and Borage are as follows:
Primavera flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Primavera leaf color: Green
Borage flower color: Blue
- Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Primavera and Borage
Care of Primavera and Borage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Primavera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Primavera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.