Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan
Europe, Asia
Habitat
Well Drained
orchards, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Rhomboid
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
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
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
In Hindi
Bluebeard
Tatsoi
In German
Blaubart
Tatsoi
In French
Bluebeard
Tatsoi
In Spanish
Barba Azul
Tatsoi
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
Tatsoi
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
Tatsoi
In Polish
Sinobrody
Tatsoi
In Latin
Bluebeard
Tatsoi
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Verbenaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Caryopteris
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Tatsoi
Season and care of Bluebeard and Tatsoi is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Tatsoi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Tatsoi season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral.
Bluebeard and Tatsoi Physical Information
Bluebeard and Tatsoi physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Tatsoi are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
- Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bluebeard and Tatsoi
Care of Bluebeard and Tatsoi 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 Tatsoi pruning is done . In summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.