Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Fruit, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
South America
Habitat
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads
Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
-
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used in making champagne
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
Common Name
Ragged Robin
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
In Hindi
Ragged Robin
Babaco
In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Babaco
In French
Ragged Robin
Babaco
In Spanish
petirrojo desigual
Babaco
In Greek
ragged Robin
Babaco
In Portuguese
Ragged Robin
Babaco
In Polish
Ragged Robin
Babaco
In Latin
Robin ragged
Babaco
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Caricaceae
Genus
Lychnis
Vasconcellea
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Babaco
Season and care of Ragged Robin and Babaco is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Babaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Babaco season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Babaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral.
Ragged Robin and Babaco Physical Information
Ragged Robin and Babaco physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Babaco are as follows:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
- Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ragged Robin and Babaco
Care of Ragged Robin and Babaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots. In summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.