Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
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Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-9
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Throat itching
Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Repellent, Used as a general tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
LIATRIS spicata
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
Gayfeather
In German
Sellerie Kohl
Gayfeather
In French
céleri chou
Gayfeather
In Spanish
apio col
Gayfeather
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
Gayfeather
In Portuguese
aipo couve
Gayfeather
In Polish
seler Kapusta
Gayfeather
In Latin
Brassica apium
Gayfeather
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asterales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Brassiceae
Eupatorieae
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Gayfeather
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Gayfeather is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Gayfeather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gayfeather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Gayfeather is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Gayfeather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celery Cabbage and Gayfeather Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Gayfeather physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Gayfeather are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
- Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green
Care of Celery Cabbage and Gayfeather
Care of Celery Cabbage and Gayfeather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Gayfeather pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gayfeather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.