Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis
Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis
Brassica rapa var. rapifera
Brassica rapa subsp. nipposinica
Brassica rapa subsp. perviridis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
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, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Obovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Flea beetles, white worms
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
BRASSICA rapa
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Bok Choy, Broccoli Raab, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Field Mustard, Pak Choi, Tatsoi, Turnip
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
Bok Choy
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Bok Choy
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
Bok Choy
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
Bok Choy
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
Bok Choy
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
Bok Choy
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
Bok Choy
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Bok Choy
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aveneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Bok Choy
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Bok Choy is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Bok Choy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Bok Choy season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bok Choy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bok Choy is Neutral.
Feather Reed Grass and Bok Choy Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Bok Choy physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bok Choy height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Bok Choy are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Bok Choy flower color: Yellow
- Bok Choy leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Bok Choy
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Bok Choy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bok Choy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bok Choy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.