Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender, Violet
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lyrate-pinnatilobed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Ascochyta blight, Bacterial Blight, Powdery mildew
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Odontalgic, Ophthalmic
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Shoots
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a vegetable
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EMILIA sonchifolia
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Consumption Weed, Lilac Tasselflower, Shaving Brush
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Shaving Brush
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Rasierpinsel
Kraut Robert
In French
Blaireau
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Brocha de afeitar
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
Βούρτσα ξυρίσματος
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Pincel de barba
erva robert
In Polish
Pędzel do golenia
herb robert
In Latin
Tondenti Peniculus
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Geraniales
Family
Asteraceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Shaving Brush and Herb Robert
Season and care of Shaving Brush and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Shaving Brush and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shaving Brush season is Summer and Herb Robert season is Summer. The type of soil for Shaving Brush is Clay, Loam and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shaving Brush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shaving Brush and Herb Robert Physical Information
Shaving Brush and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Shaving Brush height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Shaving Brush and Herb Robert are as follows:
Shaving Brush flower color: Pink, Lavender and Violet
Shaving Brush leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Shaving Brush and Herb Robert
Care of Shaving Brush and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shaving Brush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shaving Brush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.