Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Western Asia
Western United States, California
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green, Dark Red
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Average Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
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Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
HEMEROCALLIS 'Ruby Stella' PPAF
CERCIS occidentalis
Common Name
Daylily, Ruby Stella Daylily
California Redbud, Western Redbud
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Western Redbud
In German
Hortensie
West Redbud
In French
Hortensia
Redbud Western
In Spanish
Hortensia
Redbud Occidental
In Greek
υδραγεία
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Redbud ocidental
In Polish
Hortensja
Zachodnia Redbud
In Latin
Hibiscus
Western Cercis
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Caesalpinioideae