Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Sorghastrum nutans
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
No fertilizers needed
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
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Throat itching
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Indian Grass
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
भारतीय घास
In German
Sellerie Kohl
Indian Grass
In French
céleri chou
Herbe indienne
In Spanish
apio col
Hierba india
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
Ινδικό Grass
In Portuguese
aipo couve
grama indianas
In Polish
seler Kapusta
Indyjski Trawa
In Latin
Brassica apium
Indian Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Brassica
Sorghastrum
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Indian Grass
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Indian Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Indian Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celery Cabbage and Indian Grass Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Indian Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Indian Grass are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Indian Grass flower color:
- Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Celery Cabbage and Indian Grass
Care of Celery Cabbage and Indian Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.