Ragged Robin

Quickstick

About Ragged Robin and Quickstick

Ragged Robin

Quickstick

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

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

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Number of Varieties

30-

0 40000

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Habitat

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

Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-710-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

61.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose

Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Bronze, Brown

Green, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry Conditions

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water daily during growing season

Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove deadheads

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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 early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Healthy tree

Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry Conditions

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

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects

Bees

Allergy

allergic reaction

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers

Other Uses

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

Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Wildflower

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LYCHNIS flos-cuculi

GLIRICIDIA sepium

Common Name

Ragged Robin

Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick

In Hindi

Ragged Robin

QUICKSTICK

In German

Kuckucks-Lichtnelke

QUICKSTICK

In French

Ragged Robin

QUICKSTICK

In Spanish

petirrojo desigual

QUICKSTICK

In Greek

ragged Robin

QUICKSTICK

In Portuguese

Ragged Robin

QuickStick

In Polish

Ragged Robin

QUICKSTICK

In Latin

Robin ragged

Quickstick

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Anthophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Equisetopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Fabales

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Lychnis

Gliricidia

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Robinieae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

605

1 27800

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Properties of Ragged Robin and Quickstick

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

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Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Quickstick

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

Ragged Robin and Quickstick Physical Information

Ragged Robin and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Quickstick are as follows:

Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green

Care of Ragged Robin and Quickstick

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