Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Sandy areas, Sunny Edge
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Reduce watering in winter
Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Bumblebees
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Diuretic, Emollient
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Chewing
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON grandiflorus 'Prairie Snow'
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
Common Name
Large Beardtongue, Prairie Snow Beardtongue
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
In Hindi
Large Beardtongue
शलजम
In German
Large Beardtongue
Steckrübe
In French
Large Beardtongue
rutabaga
In Spanish
Large Beardtongue
nabo sueco
In Greek
Large Beardtongue
μέγα γογγύλιον
In Portuguese
Large Beardtongue
Rotavaga
In Polish
Large Beardtongue
Rotavaga
In Latin
Large Beardtongue
Rotavaga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Brassicales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Large Beardtongue and Rutabaga
Season and care of Large Beardtongue and Rutabaga is important to know. While considering everything about Large Beardtongue and Rutabaga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Large Beardtongue season is Summer and Rutabaga season is Summer. The type of soil for Large Beardtongue is Clay, Loam and for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Large Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral.
Large Beardtongue and Rutabaga Physical Information
Large Beardtongue and Rutabaga physical information is very important for comparison. Large Beardtongue height is 50.80 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Large Beardtongue and Rutabaga are as follows:
Large Beardtongue flower color: White
Large Beardtongue leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
- Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green
Care of Large Beardtongue and Rutabaga
Care of Large Beardtongue and Rutabaga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Large Beardtongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rutabaga pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Large Beardtongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rutabaga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.