Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
China
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
AMMI majus
Common Name
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Wintersweet
बिशप निराना
In German
Wintersweet
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Wintersweet
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
wintersweet
biznaga
In Greek
Wintersweet
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
wintersweet
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Wintersweet
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Wintersweet
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Chimonanthus
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Wintersweet and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Wintersweet and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Wintersweet and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintersweet season is Spring and Winter and Bishop's Weed season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Wintersweet and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Wintersweet and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Wintersweet and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Wintersweet and Bishop's Weed
Care of Wintersweet and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Wintersweet 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.