Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Vegetable
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Mexico, Central America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
15.00 cm
61.00 cm
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold, Brown
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
-
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water, Ample Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
HELIANTHUS angustifolius
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Swamp Sunflower
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Hydrangea
In German
Hortensie
Hortensie
In French
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Greek
υδραγεία
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Hortensja
Hortensja
In Latin
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Properties of Swamp Sunflower and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Swamp Sunflower and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Swamp Sunflower and Chaco. Swamp Sunflower doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Swamp Sunflower does not have fragrant flowers. Swamp Sunflower has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Swamp Sunflower and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Swamp Sunflower and Chaco
Season and care of Swamp Sunflower and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Swamp Sunflower and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swamp Sunflower season is Summer and Fall and Chaco season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Swamp Sunflower is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swamp Sunflower is Acidic, Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Swamp Sunflower and Chaco Physical Information
Swamp Sunflower and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Swamp Sunflower height is 15.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Swamp Sunflower and Chaco are as follows:
Swamp Sunflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Brown
Swamp Sunflower leaf color: Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Swamp Sunflower and Chaco
Care of Swamp Sunflower and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swamp Sunflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Swamp Sunflower needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.