Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Cotinus Coggygria, American Smoketree
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Tan
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Burgundy, Plum
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 20-30-20 amount, organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermatitis
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Stops hair loss
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
COTINUS 'Grace'
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Grace Smoketree, Smokebush, Smoketree
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In German
Smokebush
Königinblume
In French
Smokebush
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
Smokebush
Banabá Plant
In Greek
Smokebush
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
Smokebush
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
Smokebush
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
Smokebush
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Cotinus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Rhoeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Smokebush and Pride of India
Season and care of Smokebush and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Smokebush and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Smokebush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Smokebush is Clay, Loam and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Smokebush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Smokebush and Pride of India Physical Information
Smokebush and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Smokebush height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Smokebush and Pride of India are as follows:
Smokebush flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Smokebush leaf color: Green, Burgundy and Plum
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Smokebush and Pride of India
Care of Smokebush and Pride of India include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Smokebush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Smokebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.