Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Silver Maple
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Hydrangea
In German
Silver Maple
Hortensie
In French
érable argenté
Hortensia
In Spanish
arce plateado
Hortensia
In Greek
Silver Maple
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Hortênsia
In Polish
Silver Maple
Hortensja
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Bugleweed
Season and care of Silver Maple and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Maple and Bugleweed Physical Information
Silver Maple and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Bugleweed are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Silver Maple and Bugleweed
Care of Silver Maple and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.