Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13
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
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Hot Pink
Yellow, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Diuretic, Emollient
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON parryi
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
Common Name
Parry's Beardtongue
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
In Hindi
penstemon parryi
शलजम
In German
penstemon parryi
Steckrübe
In French
penstemon parryi
rutabaga
In Spanish
parryi penstemon
nabo sueco
In Greek
penstemon parryi
μέγα γογγύλιον
In Portuguese
parryi penstemon
Rotavaga
In Polish
penstemon parryi
Rotavaga
In Latin
Persicaria californicum
Rotavaga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Penstemon Parryi and Rutabaga
Season and care of Penstemon Parryi and Rutabaga is important to know. While considering everything about Penstemon Parryi and Rutabaga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter and Rutabaga season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Sand and for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral.
Penstemon Parryi and Rutabaga Physical Information
Penstemon Parryi and Rutabaga physical information is very important for comparison. Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Penstemon Parryi and Rutabaga are as follows:
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
- Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Rutabaga
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Rutabaga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Penstemon Parryi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rutabaga pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Penstemon Parryi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rutabaga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.