Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
America
China, Japan
Habitat
agricultural areas
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
-
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Rhomboid
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Butterflies
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
-
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
bluebeard
you shu
In German
Zucchini
Blaubart
In French
Courgette
Bluebeard
In Spanish
calabacín
Barba Azul
In Greek
κολοκύθι
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Barba Azul
In Polish
Kabaczek
Sinobrody
In Latin
zucchini
Bluebeard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Caryopteris
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Zucchini and Bluebeard
Season and care of Zucchini and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Bluebeard season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Zucchini and Bluebeard Physical Information
Zucchini and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Bluebeard are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Zucchini and Bluebeard
Care of Zucchini and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.