Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Habitat
Hardwood forests, Lowland, Upland, Well Drained
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
-
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Needs very little water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as a dye
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS americana
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
White Ash
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
FRAXINUS americana
Ragged Robin
In German
Fraxinus americana
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
Fraxinus americana
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
Fraxinus americana
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
Fraxinus americana
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
Fraxinus americana
Ragged Robin
In Polish
jesion amerykański
Ragged Robin
In Latin
Fraxinus
Robin ragged
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Oleaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of White Ash and Ragged Robin
Wondering what are the properties of White Ash and Ragged Robin? We provide you with everything About White Ash and Ragged Robin. White Ash doesn't have thorns and Ragged Robin doesn't have thorns. Also White Ash does not have fragrant flowers. White Ash has allergic reactions like Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Ragged Robin has allergic reactions like Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis. 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 White Ash and Ragged Robin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Ash and Ragged Robin
Season and care of White Ash and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about White Ash and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ragged Robin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Ash and Ragged Robin Physical Information
White Ash and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. White Ash height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of White Ash and Ragged Robin are as follows:
White Ash flower color:
White Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of White Ash and Ragged Robin
Care of White Ash and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer White Ash 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.