Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herb
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
RUTA graveolens
Common Name
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
Common Rue
In Hindi
Silver bells
Hydrangea
In German
Silver bells
Hortensie
In French
Silver bells
Hortensia
In Spanish
Silver bells
Hortensia
In Greek
Silver bells
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Silver bells
Hortênsia
In Polish
Silver bells
Hortensja
In Latin
Silver bells
Hibiscus
Family
Asparagaceae
Rutaceae
Season and Care of Silver Bells and Common Rue
Season and care of Silver Bells and Common Rue is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Bells and Common Rue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Bells season is Spring and Common Rue season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Bells is and for Common Rue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Bells is and for Common Rue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Bells and Common Rue Physical Information
Silver Bells and Common Rue physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Common Rue height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Bells and Common Rue are as follows:
Silver Bells flower color: White
Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Common Rue flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Common Rue leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Silver Bells and Common Rue
Care of Silver Bells and Common Rue 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 Common Rue 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 Common Rue needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.