Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Grassland, wooded grassland
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
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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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
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Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
Snow Flake
Hydrangea
In German
Schneeflocke
Hortensie
In French
Flocon de neige
Hortensia
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
Hortensia
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
Hortênsia
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
Hortensja
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Snow Flake and Bugleweed
Season and care of Snow Flake and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and Bugleweed season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Flake and Bugleweed Physical Information
Snow Flake and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and Bugleweed are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Snow Flake and Bugleweed
Care of Snow Flake and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snow Flake 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.