Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Habitat
tropical environments
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Blue, Blue Violet
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
Tree Echium
Ragged Robin
In German
Baum Aciam
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
Arbre ACIAM
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Ragged Robin
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Ragged Robin
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Robin ragged
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Boraginaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Tree Echium and Ragged Robin
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Ragged Robin? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Ragged Robin. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Ragged Robin doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium has allergic reactions like and Ragged Robin has allergic reactions like . 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 Tree Echium and Ragged Robin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Tree Echium and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Ragged Robin season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Echium and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Tree Echium and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Tree Echium and Ragged Robin
Care of Tree Echium and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Tree Echium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.