Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, California, Canada
Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Typha angustifolia
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Bog Garden, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
3-10
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
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
-
Leaf Shape
Round
Flat, Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, 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
Needs Very high moisture
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
TYPHA angustifolia
Common Name
Kale
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
In Hindi
गोभी
Narrowleaf Cattail
In German
Grünkohl
Schmalblättriger Cattail
In French
Chou frisé
Narrowleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Col rizada
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
In Greek
Λάχανο
στενόφυλλα Cattail
In Portuguese
Couve
Narrowleaf Tifa
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Wąskolistne Cattail
In Latin
kale
Cattail glaucescens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Typhales
Family
Brassicaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Kale and Narrowleaf Cattail
Season and care of Kale and Narrowleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Narrowleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Narrowleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kale and Narrowleaf Cattail Physical Information
Kale and Narrowleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Narrowleaf Cattail are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Kale and Narrowleaf Cattail
Care of Kale and Narrowleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.