Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Elegance , Maiden
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
mild coastal areas
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
None
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
regal geranium
Black Ash plant
In German
Regal Geranie
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
geranium royale
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
geranio regia
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
regal geranium
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
planta Black Ash
In Polish
regal geranium
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
regal geranium
Black ash herba
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Scrophulariales
Family
Geraniaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Fraxinus
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Unknown
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Regal Geranium and Black Ash
Season and care of Regal Geranium and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Regal Geranium and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Regal Geranium is Loam and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Regal Geranium and Black Ash Physical Information
Regal Geranium and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Regal Geranium and Black Ash are as follows:
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Regal Geranium and Black Ash
Care of Regal Geranium and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
