Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
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Types
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Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
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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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
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Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Allergy
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Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Diuretic, Emollient
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Flower borders, Landscape
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
शलजम
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Steckrübe
In French
Matricaire odorante
rutabaga
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
nabo sueco
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
μέγα γογγύλιον
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
Rotavaga
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
Rotavaga
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
Rotavaga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Rutabaga
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Rutabaga is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Rutabaga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Rutabaga season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple Weed and Rutabaga Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Rutabaga physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Rutabaga are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
- Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green
Care of Pineapple Weed and Rutabaga
Care of Pineapple Weed and Rutabaga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed 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.