Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
8-10
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
10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Hot Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Round
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
PENSTEMON parryi
Common Name
Kale
Parry's Beardtongue
In Hindi
गोभी
penstemon parryi
In German
Grünkohl
penstemon parryi
In French
Chou frisé
penstemon parryi
In Spanish
Col rizada
parryi penstemon
In Greek
Λάχανο
penstemon parryi
In Portuguese
Couve
parryi penstemon
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
penstemon parryi
In Latin
kale
Persicaria californicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Kale and Penstemon Parryi
Wondering what are the properties of Kale and Penstemon Parryi? We provide you with everything About Kale and Penstemon Parryi. Kale doesn't have thorns and Penstemon Parryi doesn't have thorns. Also Kale does not have fragrant flowers. Kale has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Penstemon Parryi has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Kale and Penstemon Parryi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kale and Penstemon Parryi
Season and care of Kale and Penstemon Parryi is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Penstemon Parryi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Penstemon Parryi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Penstemon Parryi is Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kale and Penstemon Parryi Physical Information
Kale and Penstemon Parryi physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Kale and Penstemon Parryi are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
- Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Kale and Penstemon Parryi
Care of Kale and Penstemon Parryi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.