Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Penstemon
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Complete balanced 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
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Throat itching
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
Sellerie Kohl
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
céleri chou
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
apio col
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
aipo couve
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
seler Kapusta
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
Brassica apium
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Scrophulariales
Family
Brassicaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Celery Cabbage and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Celery Cabbage and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Celery Cabbage and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celery Cabbage is Neutral and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celery Cabbage and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Celery Cabbage and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Celery Cabbage and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Celery Cabbage and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Celery Cabbage and Talus Slope Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done 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 Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.