Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
-
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Ragged Robin
Silver Maple
In Hindi
Ragged Robin
Silver Maple
In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Silver Maple
In French
Ragged Robin
érable argenté
In Spanish
petirrojo desigual
arce plateado
In Greek
ragged Robin
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
Ragged Robin
plátano de prata
In Polish
Ragged Robin
Silver Maple
In Latin
Robin ragged
Acer
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Silver Maple
Season and care of Ragged Robin and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Silver Maple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ragged Robin and Silver Maple Physical Information
Ragged Robin and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Silver Maple are as follows:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ragged Robin and Silver Maple
Care of Ragged Robin and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.