Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
it is a type of geranium
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
-
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
AMMI majus
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
बिशप निराना
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Géranium zonal
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
biznaga
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Geranium
Trachyspermum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Zonal Geranium and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Bishop's Weed
Care of Zonal Geranium and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.