Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
2-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Winter heath
Kale
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
गोभी
In German
Alpine Heath
Grünkohl
In French
Alpine Heath
Chou frisé
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Col rizada
In Greek
Alpine Heath
Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Couve
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Alpini Heath
kale
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Brassicales
Family
Ericaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Kale
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Kale season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Alpine Heath and Kale Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Kale are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Kale
Care of Alpine Heath and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.