Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
China, Japan
Types
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Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Green, Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
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
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
-
Allergy
allergic reaction
Cyanide poisoning
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
BAMBUSA
Common Name
Ragged Robin
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
In Hindi
Ragged Robin
Bānsa
In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Bambus
In French
Ragged Robin
Bambou
In Spanish
petirrojo desigual
Bambú
In Greek
ragged Robin
μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Ragged Robin
bambu
In Polish
Ragged Robin
Bambus
In Latin
Robin ragged
Bamboo
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Subfamily
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Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Bamboo
Season and care of Ragged Robin and Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Bamboo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bamboo is Loam while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ragged Robin and Bamboo Physical Information
Ragged Robin and Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Bamboo are as follows:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Bamboo flower color:
- Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ragged Robin and Bamboo
Care of Ragged Robin and Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.