Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
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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
3-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
8.50 cm
45.70 cm
Flower Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, 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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blackspot mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ULMUS rubra
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Slippery Elm
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
Hydrangea
In German
Rotulme
Hortensie
In French
Slippery Elm
Hortensia
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
Hortensia
In Greek
Slippery Elm
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
Hortênsia
In Polish
Slippery Elm
Hortensja
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
Hibiscus
Family
Ulmaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Bugleweed
Season and care of Slippery Elm and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is and Bugleweed season is . The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slippery Elm and Bugleweed Physical Information
Slippery Elm and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Bugleweed are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Slippery Elm and Bugleweed
Care of Slippery Elm and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Slippery Elm 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.