Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
-
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Hot Pink
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, 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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
Common Name
Wild lilac
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
In Hindi
Ceanothus
Mizuna
In German
Ceanothus
Mizuna
In French
Ceanothus
Mizuna
In Spanish
Ceanothus
Mizuna
In Greek
Ceanothus
Mizuna
In Portuguese
Ceanothus
Mizuna
In Polish
Ceanothus
Mizuna
In Latin
Ceanothus
Mizuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rhamnaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Ceanothus and Mizuna
Season and care of Ceanothus and Mizuna is important to know. While considering everything about Ceanothus and Mizuna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ceanothus season is Summer and Mizuna season is Summer. The type of soil for Ceanothus is Loam and for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mizuna is Neutral.
Ceanothus and Mizuna Physical Information
Ceanothus and Mizuna physical information is very important for comparison. Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ceanothus and Mizuna are as follows:
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
- Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Ceanothus and Mizuna
Care of Ceanothus and Mizuna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ceanothus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers. In summer Ceanothus 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.