Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
South America
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-10
Sunset Zone
A3, 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, 24
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
peruvian daffodil
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
peruvian daffodil
In French
Red Cedar Orient
peruvian daffodil
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Pamianthe
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
peruvian daffodil
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
peruvian daffodil
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
peruvian daffodil
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
peruvian daffodil
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Pinales
Asparagales
Family
Cupressaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Pamianthe
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Amaryllidoideae