Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Europe
Types
-
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, 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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Crested Iris
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Crested Iris
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Crested Iris
céleri chou
In Spanish
Crested Iris
apio col
In Greek
Crested Iris
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
aipo couve
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
seler Kapusta
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Brassica apium
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Brassicales
Family
Iridaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Crested Iris and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Celery Cabbage season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Crested Iris and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Crested Iris and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Crested Iris and Celery Cabbage
Care of Crested Iris and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.