Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
South Africa
Types
-
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Habitat
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
Boggy areas, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Trim each shoot back to the first set of 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Laxative, Odontalgic, Ophthalmic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Inner Bark, Root, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
BERZELIA lanuginosa
Common Name
Ragged Robin
Buttonbush
In Hindi
Ragged Robin
Buttonbush shrub
In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Button Strauch
In French
Ragged Robin
buttonbush arbuste
In Spanish
petirrojo desigual
arbusto buttonbush
In Greek
ragged Robin
Buttonbush θάμνος
In Portuguese
Ragged Robin
arbusto Buttonbush
In Polish
Ragged Robin
Buttonbush krzew
In Latin
Robin ragged
Frutex Buttonbush
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rubiales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Bruniaceae
Genus
Lychnis
Cephalanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Buttonbush
Season and care of Ragged Robin and Buttonbush is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Buttonbush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Buttonbush season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Buttonbush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Buttonbush is Acidic, Neutral.
Ragged Robin and Buttonbush Physical Information
Ragged Robin and Buttonbush physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Buttonbush height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Buttonbush are as follows:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Buttonbush flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Buttonbush leaf color: Green
Care of Ragged Robin and Buttonbush
Care of Ragged Robin and Buttonbush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Buttonbush pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buttonbush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.