Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
shade of upland trees
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
AMMI majus
Common Name
winter daphne
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
winter daphne
बिशप निराना
In German
Daphne odora
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Daphne odora
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Daphne odora
biznaga
In Greek
Daphne odora
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Daphne odora
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Daphne odora
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Daphne
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Bishop's Weed season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Winter Daphne and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Winter Daphne and Bishop's Weed
Care of Winter Daphne and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.