Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
America
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
agricultural areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Lavender
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Oblovate
Plant Season
-
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Insignificant
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Butterflies
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
GEUM
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Avens
In German
Zucchini
Hortensie
In French
Courgette
Hortensia
In Spanish
calabacín
Hortensia
In Greek
κολοκύθι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Hortênsia
In Polish
Kabaczek
Hortensja
In Latin
zucchini
Hibiscus
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Avens
Season and care of Zucchini and Avens is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Avens Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Avens season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Avens is Light while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Avens is Acidic.
Zucchini and Avens Physical Information
Zucchini and Avens physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Avens height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Avens are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Avens flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Avens leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Zucchini and Avens
Care of Zucchini and Avens include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Avens pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Avens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.