Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, 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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
Mizuna
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Mizuna
Große Bartgras
In French
Mizuna
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
Mizuna
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
Mizuna
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Mizuna
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
Mizuna
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Mizuna
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Brassica
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mizuna and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Mizuna and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Mizuna and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mizuna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mizuna is Neutral and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mizuna and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Mizuna and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Mizuna and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Mizuna and Big Bluestem
Care of Mizuna and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.