Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Asia
Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
African iris, Large wild iris, Cape iris
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Forest margins, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
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, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Blue, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Screen, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
DIETES grandiflora
Common Name
Kale
Butterfly Iris
In Hindi
गोभी
तितली आइरिस प्लांट
In German
Grünkohl
Schmetterling Iris Pflanzen
In French
Chou frisé
Papillon Iris Plante
In Spanish
Col rizada
Planta del iris de la mariposa
In Greek
Λάχανο
Πεταλούδα Iris Φυτών
In Portuguese
Couve
Borboleta da planta Iris
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Butterfly Iris Roślin
In Latin
kale
Gloria Iris Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Liliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Brassica
Dietes Salisb
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Kale and Butterfly Iris
Season and care of Kale and Butterfly Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Butterfly Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterfly Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kale and Butterfly Iris Physical Information
Kale and Butterfly Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Butterfly Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Butterfly Iris are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Butterfly Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue and Violet
- Butterfly Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Kale and Butterfly Iris
Care of Kale and Butterfly Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butterfly Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.