Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Switchgrass
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
-9999
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
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow
Indigo
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Round
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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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
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
Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
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small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Diuretic, Prevention of convulsion
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
PANICUM
In German
Grünkohl
panikom
In French
Chou frisé
panikom
In Spanish
Col rizada
panikom
In Portuguese
Couve
Panicum
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Panicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Kale and Panicum
Season and care of Kale and Panicum is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Panicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Panicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Panicum is Moist while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Panicum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kale and Panicum Physical Information
Kale and Panicum physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Panicum height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Panicum are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Panicum flower color: Indigo
- Panicum leaf color:
Care of Kale and Panicum
Care of Kale and Panicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Panicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Panicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.