Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
waste ground, wastelands
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Pitch canker, Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Cats
Allergy
Stomach burn
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
PASTINACA sativa
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Parsnip
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
चुकंदर
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Pastinake
Hardy Kiwi
In Spanish
Chirivía
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Είδος δαυκίου
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
cherivia
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Pasternak
hardy kiwi
In Latin
parsnip
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Parsnip and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Parsnip and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Parsnip and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parsnip season is Summer and Hardy Kiwi season is Summer. The type of soil for Parsnip is Loam and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Parsnip is Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Parsnip and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Parsnip and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Parsnip height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Parsnip and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Parsnip flower color: Yellow
Parsnip leaf color: Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Parsnip and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Parsnip and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parsnip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Parsnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.
