Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Cultivated Beds, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Orange, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
No Shade, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
No Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Purgative, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Employed in herbal medicine, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border
Groundcover
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS americanus
LAMIUM purpureum
Common Name
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
Purple Archangel, Purple Deadnettle, Red Deadnettle
In Hindi
Strawberry Bush
Purple Deadnettle
In German
Strawberry Bush
Lila Taubnessel
In French
Strawberry Bush
Violet Ortie blanche
In Spanish
Fresa Bush
Púrpura Deadnettle
In Greek
φράουλα Μπους
μωβ Deadnettle
In Portuguese
Morango de Bush
Roxo Deadnettle
In Polish
Strawberry Bush
Jasnota purpurowa
In Latin
Classic Bush
Purpura Deadnettle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Lamiales
Family
Celastraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Lamioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Strawberry Bush and Purple Deadnettle
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Bush and Purple Deadnettle? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Bush and Purple Deadnettle. Strawberry Bush doesn't have thorns and Purple Deadnettle doesn't have thorns. Also Strawberry Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Strawberry Bush has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and poisonous if ingested and Purple Deadnettle has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and poisonous if ingested. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Strawberry Bush and Purple Deadnettle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Bush and Purple Deadnettle
Season and care of Strawberry Bush and Purple Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Bush and Purple Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Bush season is Fall and Winter and Purple Deadnettle season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam and for Purple Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral and for Purple Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Bush and Purple Deadnettle Physical Information
Strawberry Bush and Purple Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Purple Deadnettle height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Bush and Purple Deadnettle are as follows:
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Purple Deadnettle flower color: Purple and Pink
- Purple Deadnettle leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Bush and Purple Deadnettle
Care of Strawberry Bush and Purple Deadnettle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purple Deadnettle pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove deadheads. In summer Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.