Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Habitat
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-7
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, 10
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Ragged Robin
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In Hindi
Ragged Robin
Twinleaf
In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Twinleaf
In French
Ragged Robin
Twinleaf
In Spanish
petirrojo desigual
Twinleaf
In Greek
ragged Robin
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Ragged Robin
Twinleaf
In Polish
Ragged Robin
Twinleaf
In Latin
Robin ragged
Twinleaf
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ranunculales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Lychnis
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Twinleaf
Season and care of Ragged Robin and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Twinleaf season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ragged Robin and Twinleaf Physical Information
Ragged Robin and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Twinleaf are as follows:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Ragged Robin and Twinleaf
Care of Ragged Robin and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.