Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, Southwestern United States, California, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Lebombo ironwood, Giant ironwood
Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Gray
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diuretic, Emollient
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Carvings, Knife handles
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OLNEYA tesota
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
Common Name
Ironwood
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान आइरनवुड
शलजम
In German
Wüsteneisenholz
Steckrübe
In French
désert Ironwood
rutabaga
In Spanish
Ironwood desierto
nabo sueco
In Greek
Ironwood έρημο
μέγα γογγύλιον
In Portuguese
deserto Ironwood
Rotavaga
In Polish
pustynia Ironwood
Rotavaga
In Latin
desert ironwood
Rotavaga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Robinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Ironwood and Rutabaga
Season and care of Desert Ironwood and Rutabaga is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Ironwood and Rutabaga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Ironwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rutabaga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Ironwood is Loam, Sand and for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Ironwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Ironwood and Rutabaga Physical Information
Desert Ironwood and Rutabaga physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Ironwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Ironwood and Rutabaga are as follows:
Desert Ironwood flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Desert Ironwood leaf color: Gray Green
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
- Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green
Care of Desert Ironwood and Rutabaga
Care of Desert Ironwood and Rutabaga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Ironwood pruning is done 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 Desert Ironwood 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.