Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
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Types
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Ornamental
Habitat
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Narrowly obovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Aster amellus
Common Name
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
Aster
In Hindi
Silver bells
एस्टर
In German
Silver bells
Astern
In French
Silver bells
Aster
In Spanish
Silver bells
Aster
In Greek
Silver bells
αστήρ
In Portuguese
Silver bells
Aster
In Polish
Silver bells
aster
In Latin
Silver bells
Aster
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Silver Bells and Aster
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Bells and Aster? We provide you with everything About Silver Bells and Aster. Silver Bells doesn't have thorns and Aster doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Bells does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Bells has allergic reactions like and Aster has allergic reactions like . 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 Silver Bells and Aster and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Bells and Aster
Season and care of Silver Bells and Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Bells and Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Bells season is Spring and Aster season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Bells is and for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Bells is and for Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Bells and Aster Physical Information
Silver Bells and Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Bells and Aster are as follows:
Silver Bells flower color: White
Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
- Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Silver Bells and Aster
Care of Silver Bells and Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.