Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
15.20 cm
60.00 cm
Minimum Width
10.00 cm
15.00 cm
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
-
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Showy
Showy
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Wildflower
Botanical Name
APLECTRUM hyemale
ASCLEPIAS syriaca
Common Name
Adam and Eve, Putty Root
Common Milkweed
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Hydrangea
In German
Hortensie
Hortensie
In French
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Greek
υδραγεία
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Hortensja
Hortensja
In Latin
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Family
Orchidaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Properties of Putty Root and Common Milkweed
Wondering what are the properties of Putty Root and Common Milkweed? We provide you with everything About Putty Root and Common Milkweed. Putty Root doesn't have thorns and Common Milkweed doesn't have thorns. Also Putty Root does not have fragrant flowers. Putty Root has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Common Milkweed has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Putty Root and Common Milkweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Putty Root and Common Milkweed
Season and care of Putty Root and Common Milkweed is important to know. While considering everything about Putty Root and Common Milkweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Putty Root season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Common Milkweed season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Putty Root is Loam and for Common Milkweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Putty Root is Neutral and for Common Milkweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Putty Root and Common Milkweed Physical Information
Putty Root and Common Milkweed physical information is very important for comparison. Putty Root height is 15.20 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Common Milkweed height is 60.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Putty Root and Common Milkweed are as follows:
Putty Root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Putty Root leaf color: Dark Green
Common Milkweed flower color: Purple and Pink
- Common Milkweed leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Putty Root and Common Milkweed
Care of Putty Root and Common Milkweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Putty Root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Milkweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Putty Root needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Milkweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.