Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe
Europe, Northern America
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-7
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid 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
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Throat itching
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Syringa
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Lilac
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
बकाइन
In German
Sellerie Kohl
Flieder
In French
céleri chou
lilas
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
aipo couve
lilás
In Polish
seler Kapusta
liliowy
In Latin
Brassica apium
lilac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Lilacs
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lilacs season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Celery Cabbage and Lilacs Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Lilacs are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Celery Cabbage and Lilacs
Care of Celery Cabbage and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.