Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
11
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Habitat
Swamps
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
Sunset Zone
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Moths
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
MINUARTIA verna
Common Name
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
Irish Moss
In German
Kohl
Irish Moss
In French
chou
Irish Moss
In Spanish
repollo
musgo de irlanda
In Greek
λάχανο
Irish Moss
In Portuguese
repolho
Moss irlandês
In Polish
kapusta
mech irlandzki
In Latin
brassica
Irish Moss
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Caulanthus
Minuartia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cabbage and Irish Moss
Season and care of Cabbage and Irish Moss is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage and Irish Moss Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral and for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cabbage and Irish Moss Physical Information
Cabbage and Irish Moss physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Cabbage and Irish Moss are as follows:
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Cabbage leaf color: Green
Irish Moss flower color: White
- Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Care of Cabbage and Irish Moss
Care of Cabbage and Irish Moss include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.