Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
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
White
Yellow, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
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
Wet Site
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diuretic, Emollient
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS pratensis
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
Common Name
Meadow Foxtail
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
In Hindi
Meadow Foxtail
शलजम
In German
Wiesenfuchsschwanz
Steckrübe
In French
vulpin des prés
rutabaga
In Spanish
pradera de cola de zorra
nabo sueco
In Greek
Meadow Foxtail
μέγα γογγύλιον
In Portuguese
Meadow Foxtail
Rotavaga
In Polish
łąka ber
Rotavaga
In Latin
meadow Foxtail
Rotavaga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Brassicales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Alopecurus
Brassica
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 Rutabaga
Season and care of Meadow Foxtail and Rutabaga is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Foxtail and Rutabaga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Foxtail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rutabaga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Foxtail and Rutabaga Physical Information
Meadow Foxtail and Rutabaga physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Foxtail height is 61.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Foxtail and Rutabaga are as follows:
Meadow Foxtail flower color: White
Meadow Foxtail leaf color: Green
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
- Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green
Care of Meadow Foxtail and Rutabaga
Care of Meadow Foxtail and Rutabaga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Foxtail pruning is done Prune to control growth and Rutabaga pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Foxtail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Rutabaga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.