Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Upland
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Diuretic, Emollient
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
Common Name
Daphne plant
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
शलजम
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Steckrübe
In French
plante Daphne
rutabaga
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
nabo sueco
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
μέγα γογγύλιον
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Rotavaga
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Rotavaga
In Latin
Daphne plant
Rotavaga
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Brassicales
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Daphne and Rutabaga
Season and care of Daphne and Rutabaga is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Rutabaga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rutabaga season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral.
Daphne and Rutabaga Physical Information
Daphne and Rutabaga physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Rutabaga are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
- Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green
Care of Daphne and Rutabaga
Care of Daphne and Rutabaga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rutabaga pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rutabaga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.