Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Primula auricula, Bear's Ear
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Rocky Mountains
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow Orange
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
-
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
-
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Primula auricula
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
auricula, mountain cowslip or bear's ear
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
mountain cowslip
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Aurikel
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Primula auricula
céleri chou
In Spanish
Primula auricula
apio col
In Greek
mountain cowslip
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
cowslip montanha
aipo couve
In Polish
Pierwiosnek łyszczak
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Primula auricula
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Brassicales
Family
Primulaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Mountain Cowslip and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Mountain Cowslip and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Mountain Cowslip and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mountain Cowslip season is Spring and Fall and Celery Cabbage season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Mountain Cowslip is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mountain Cowslip is Acidic, Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Mountain Cowslip and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Mountain Cowslip and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Mountain Cowslip height is 20.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mountain Cowslip and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Mountain Cowslip flower color: Yellow and Yellow Orange
Mountain Cowslip leaf color: Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Mountain Cowslip and Celery Cabbage
Care of Mountain Cowslip and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mountain Cowslip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mountain Cowslip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.