Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Ponds
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Orange, Yellow
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, White bugs
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Allergy
Diabetes, Nausea
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Diuretic, Emollient
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Nymphaea caerulea
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
Common Name
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
In German
Blue Lotus
Steckrübe
In French
Blue Lotus
rutabaga
In Spanish
Blue Lotus
nabo sueco
In Greek
Blue Lotus
μέγα γογγύλιον
In Portuguese
Blue Lotus
Rotavaga
In Polish
Blue Lotus
Rotavaga
In Latin
Blue Lotus
Rotavaga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Brassicales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Lotus and Rutabaga
Season and care of Blue Lotus and Rutabaga is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Lotus and Rutabaga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rutabaga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Lotus and Rutabaga Physical Information
Blue Lotus and Rutabaga physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Lotus and Rutabaga are as follows:
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
- Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green
Care of Blue Lotus and Rutabaga
Care of Blue Lotus and Rutabaga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rutabaga pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rutabaga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.