Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Blue danube
Hawaii
Blue Mink
Bavaria
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Pastures, Roadsides, Tropical regions, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Don't prune in the fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Fever, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
AGERATUM 'Blue Hawaii'( HAWAII SERIES)
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Ageratum, Blue Hawaii Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
In Hindi
sweetshrub
Ageratum
In German
sweetshrub
Ageratum
In French
sweetshrub
Ageratum
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Ageratum
In Greek
sweetshrub
Ageratum
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Ageratum
In Polish
sweetshrub
Ageratum
In Latin
sweetshrub
Ageratum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Ageratum
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Ageratum
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Ageratum is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Ageratum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ageratum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ageratum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Ageratum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetshrub and Ageratum Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Ageratum physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Ageratum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Ageratum are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Ageratum flower color: Blue
- Ageratum leaf color: Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Ageratum
Care of Sweetshrub and Ageratum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Ageratum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Don't prune in the fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove short twigs. In summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ageratum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.