Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
-
Habitat
agricultural areas
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-10
Sunset Zone
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bugs
Bees, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Remove blemishes, Treatment of Dark Spots
-
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Low calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Crested Iris
In Hindi
नापा पत्तागोभी
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Chinakohl
Crested Iris
In French
Napa chou
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Lechuga de Napa
Crested Iris
In Greek
Νάπα Λάχανο
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Repolho Napa
Crested Iris
In Polish
Kapusta Napa
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Napa Brassica
iubatum Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Napa Cabbage and Crested Iris
Season and care of Napa Cabbage and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Napa Cabbage and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Napa Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Napa Cabbage is Neutral and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Napa Cabbage and Crested Iris Physical Information
Napa Cabbage and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Napa Cabbage and Crested Iris are as follows:
Napa Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Napa Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Napa Cabbage and Crested Iris
Care of Napa Cabbage and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Napa Cabbage pruning is done and Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Napa Cabbage needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.