Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Shrub
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Sunny Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Gold
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIOSCOREA alata
PHYSOSTEGIA
Common Name
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
Physostegia
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Physostegia
In German
Hortensie
Physostegia
In French
Hortensia
Physostegia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Physostegia
In Greek
υδραγεία
Physostegia
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Physostegia
In Polish
Hortensja
Physostegia
In Latin
Hibiscus
Physostegia
Family
Dioscoreaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Ubi and Physostegia
Wondering what are the properties of Ubi and Physostegia? We provide you with everything About Ubi and Physostegia. Ubi doesn't have thorns and Physostegia doesn't have thorns. Also Ubi does not have fragrant flowers. Ubi has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Physostegia 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 Ubi and Physostegia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ubi and Physostegia
Season and care of Ubi and Physostegia is important to know. While considering everything about Ubi and Physostegia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ubi season is Spring and Summer and Physostegia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ubi is Clay, Loam and for Physostegia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ubi and Physostegia Physical Information
Ubi and Physostegia physical information is very important for comparison. Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Ubi and Physostegia are as follows:
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
Ubi leaf color: Green
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
- Physostegia leaf color: Green
Care of Ubi and Physostegia
Care of Ubi and Physostegia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ubi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Physostegia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.