Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
ASIMINA triloba
Common Name
Ragged Robin
Pawpaw
In Hindi
Ragged Robin
गंदा संयंत्र
In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Papaya Pflanze
In French
Ragged Robin
usine de papaye
In Spanish
petirrojo desigual
planta de la papaya
In Greek
ragged Robin
φυτό pawpaw
In Portuguese
Ragged Robin
planta mamão
In Polish
Ragged Robin
pawpaw roślin
In Latin
Robin ragged
quince herba
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Magnoliales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Lychnis
Asimina Adans
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Pawpaw
Season and care of Ragged Robin and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Pawpaw season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Ragged Robin and Pawpaw Physical Information
Ragged Robin and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Pawpaw are as follows:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
- Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ragged Robin and Pawpaw
Care of Ragged Robin and Pawpaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.