Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
-
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
AMMI majus
Common Name
Ragged Robin
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Ragged Robin
बिशप निराना
In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Ragged Robin
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
petirrojo desigual
biznaga
In Greek
ragged Robin
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Ragged Robin
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Ragged Robin
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Robin ragged
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Lychnis
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Ragged Robin and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Bishop's Weed season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Ragged Robin and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Ragged Robin and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ragged Robin and Bishop's Weed
Care of Ragged Robin and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.