Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Types
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
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Habitat
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
1-6
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
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
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
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Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Attracts
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Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
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Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHYSOCARPUS
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
Common Name
Ninebark
Kohlrabi
In German
Ninebark
Kohlrabi
In French
Physocarpe
Chou-rave
In Spanish
ninebark
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
In Greek
ninebark
Kohlrabi
In Portuguese
ninebark
Kohlrabi
In Polish
Ninebark
Kalarepa
In Latin
Ninebark
Kohlrabi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Physocarpus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Ninebark and Kohlrabi
Season and care of Ninebark and Kohlrabi is important to know. While considering everything about Ninebark and Kohlrabi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ninebark season is and Kohlrabi season is . The type of soil for Ninebark is and for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ninebark is and for Kohlrabi is Neutral.
Ninebark and Kohlrabi Physical Information
Ninebark and Kohlrabi physical information is very important for comparison. Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width - whereas Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ninebark and Kohlrabi are as follows:
Ninebark flower color:
Ninebark leaf color:
Kohlrabi flower color:
- Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Ninebark and Kohlrabi
Care of Ninebark and Kohlrabi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.