Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
China, Japan
Europe, Asia
Types
-
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Habitat
Well Drained
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Rhomboid
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
In Hindi
Bluebeard
Mizuna
In German
Blaubart
Mizuna
In French
Bluebeard
Mizuna
In Spanish
Barba Azul
Mizuna
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
Mizuna
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
Mizuna
In Polish
Sinobrody
Mizuna
In Latin
Bluebeard
Mizuna
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Lamiales
Capparales
Family
Verbenaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Caryopteris
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Mizuna
Season and care of Bluebeard and Mizuna is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Mizuna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Mizuna season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Mizuna is Neutral.
Bluebeard and Mizuna Physical Information
Bluebeard and Mizuna physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Mizuna are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
- Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Bluebeard and Mizuna
Care of Bluebeard and Mizuna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers. In summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.