Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
South Africa
Types
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Not Available
Habitat
Unknown
Boggy areas, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
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
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Leafminer
Butterflies
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Laxative, Odontalgic, Ophthalmic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Fruits, Inner Bark, Root, Wood
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHAPHANUS sativus 'D'Avignon'
BERZELIA lanuginosa
Common Name
French radish,“French Breakfast” radish
Buttonbush
In Hindi
फ्रेंच मूली
Buttonbush shrub
In German
Französisch Rettich
Button Strauch
In French
radis français
buttonbush arbuste
In Spanish
rábano francés
arbusto buttonbush
In Greek
Γαλλικά ραπανάκι
Buttonbush θάμνος
In Portuguese
rabanete Francês
arbusto Buttonbush
In Polish
French Radish
Buttonbush krzew
In Latin
French radicula
Frutex Buttonbush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Rubiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Bruniaceae
Genus
Raphanus
Cephalanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of French Radish and Buttonbush
Season and care of French Radish and Buttonbush is important to know. While considering everything about French Radish and Buttonbush Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Radish season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Buttonbush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Radish is Loam and for Buttonbush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Radish is Neutral and for Buttonbush is Acidic, Neutral.
French Radish and Buttonbush Physical Information
French Radish and Buttonbush physical information is very important for comparison. French Radish height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Buttonbush height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of French Radish and Buttonbush are as follows:
French Radish flower color: White
French Radish leaf color: Green
Buttonbush flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Buttonbush leaf color: Green
Care of French Radish and Buttonbush
Care of French Radish and Buttonbush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Radish pruning is done No pruning needed and Buttonbush pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer French Radish needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buttonbush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.