Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Rhinitis
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
White Willow
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
White Willow
Hydrangea
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Hortensie
In French
Le saule blanc
Hortensia
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Hortensia
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Hortênsia
In Polish
wierzba biała
Hortensja
In Latin
Populus alba
Hibiscus
Family
Salicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of White Willow and Bugleweed
Season and care of White Willow and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Bugleweed season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Bugleweed Physical Information
White Willow and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Bugleweed are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of White Willow and Bugleweed
Care of White Willow and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.