Ragged Robin

Eastern Redbud

About Ragged Robin and Eastern Redbud

Ragged Robin

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

Cercis

Number of Varieties

3025

0 40000

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Habitat

damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-73-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Bronze, Brown

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water daily during growing season

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove deadheads

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Healthy tree

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects

Birds

Allergy

allergic reaction

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LYCHNIS flos-cuculi

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Ragged Robin

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

Ragged Robin

Eastern Redbud

In German

Kuckucks-Lichtnelke

OstRedbud

In French

Ragged Robin

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

petirrojo desigual

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

ragged Robin

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Ragged Robin

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Ragged Robin

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Robin ragged

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Equisetopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Fabales

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Lychnis

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

6010

1 27800

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Properties of Ragged Robin and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Ragged Robin and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Ragged Robin and Eastern Redbud. Ragged Robin doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Ragged Robin does not have fragrant flowers. Ragged Robin has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like allergic reaction. 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 Ragged Robin and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Eastern Redbud

Season and care of Ragged Robin and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Eastern Redbud season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Ragged Robin and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Ragged Robin and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Ragged Robin and Eastern Redbud

Care of Ragged Robin and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.