Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
America
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, China, Korea
Types
Cucurbita pepo
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
agricultural areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-11
Sunset Zone
-
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Oblovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Mushroom root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
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
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Very little waste
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Herb
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
CENTAUREA cyanus
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
Batchelor's Buttons, Cornflower
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Centaurea
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Carduoideae
Season and Care of Zucchini and Cornflower
Season and care of Zucchini and Cornflower is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Cornflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is and Cornflower season is . The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Cornflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cornflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zucchini and Cornflower Physical Information
Zucchini and Cornflower physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cornflower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Cornflower are as follows:
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
Zucchini leaf color: Green
Cornflower flower color: Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo and Dark Blue
- Cornflower leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Zucchini and Cornflower
Care of Zucchini and Cornflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Cornflower pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Cornflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.