Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
China
Types
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-10
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
7, 9, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
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, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
Mizuna
Hydrangea
In German
Mizuna
Hortensie
In French
Mizuna
Hortensia
In Spanish
Mizuna
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Mizuna
Hortênsia
In Polish
Mizuna
Hortensja
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
GLUMIFLORAE
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Brassica
Ophiuroides
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sorghum
Season and Care of Mizuna and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Mizuna and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Mizuna and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mizuna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mizuna is Neutral and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Mizuna and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Mizuna and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Mizuna and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Mizuna and Centipede Grass
Care of Mizuna and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.