Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
not available
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Habitat
Grassland
Unknown
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Leafminer
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS pratensis
RHAPHANUS sativus 'D'Avignon'
Common Name
Meadow Foxtail
French radish,“French Breakfast” radish
In Hindi
Meadow Foxtail
फ्रेंच मूली
In German
Wiesenfuchsschwanz
Französisch Rettich
In French
vulpin des prés
radis français
In Spanish
pradera de cola de zorra
rábano francés
In Greek
Meadow Foxtail
Γαλλικά ραπανάκι
In Portuguese
Meadow Foxtail
rabanete Francês
In Polish
łąka ber
French Radish
In Latin
meadow Foxtail
French radicula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Capparales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Alopecurus
Raphanus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Foxtail and French Radish
Season and care of Meadow Foxtail and French Radish is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Foxtail and French Radish Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Foxtail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and French Radish season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for French Radish is Loam while the PH of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for French Radish is Neutral.
Meadow Foxtail and French Radish Physical Information
Meadow Foxtail and French Radish physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Foxtail height is 61.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas French Radish height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Meadow Foxtail and French Radish are as follows:
Meadow Foxtail flower color: White
Meadow Foxtail leaf color: Green
French Radish flower color: White
- French Radish leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Foxtail and French Radish
Care of Meadow Foxtail and French Radish include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Foxtail pruning is done Prune to control growth and French Radish pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Meadow Foxtail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer French Radish needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.