Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Shrub
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
Sunny Edge
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHYSOSTEGIA
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Physostegia
Kale
In Hindi
Physostegia
गोभी
In German
Physostegia
Grünkohl
In French
Physostegia
Chou frisé
In Spanish
Physostegia
Col rizada
In Greek
Physostegia
Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Physostegia
Couve
In Polish
Physostegia
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Physostegia
kale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Lamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Physostegia
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Physostegia and Kale
Season and care of Physostegia and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Physostegia and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Physostegia season is Summer and Fall and Kale season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Physostegia is Clay, Loam and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Physostegia and Kale Physical Information
Physostegia and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Physostegia and Kale are as follows:
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Physostegia and Kale
Care of Physostegia and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Physostegia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.