Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
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Number of Varieties
10
10
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
3-8
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Common Name
Kale
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
गोभी
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
In German
Grünkohl
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
In French
Chou frisé
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
In Spanish
Col rizada
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
In Greek
Λάχανο
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
In Portuguese
Couve
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
In Latin
kale
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Kale and Caesar Siberian Iris
Season and care of Kale and Caesar Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Caesar Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Caesar Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kale and Caesar Siberian Iris Physical Information
Kale and Caesar Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Caesar Siberian Iris are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
- Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Kale and Caesar Siberian Iris
Care of Kale and Caesar Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.