Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Europe
Types
-
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
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, Red, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
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, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALLUNA vulgaris
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Heather, Common heather, Ling
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In German
Heidekraut
Sellerie Kohl
In French
bruyère
céleri chou
In Spanish
brezo
apio col
In Greek
ερείκη
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
urze
aipo couve
In Polish
wrzos
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Heather
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Brassicales
Family
Ericaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Heather and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Heather and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Heather and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heather is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heather is Acidic and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Heather and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Heather and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Heather and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Heather and Celery Cabbage
Care of Heather and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather 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.