Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Types
Pennisetum glaucum
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Warmer regions
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 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
Brown, Purple, Purplish-black
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Cream
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
15-0-15, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, eyespot, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Birds
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Flowering Tips, Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, repels deer
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PENNISETUM glaucum 'purple millet'
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Millet, Pearl Millet
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
purple millet
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
purple millet
Sellerie Kohl
In French
millet pourpre
céleri chou
In Spanish
purple millet
apio col
In Greek
purple millet
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
purple millet
aipo couve
In Polish
purple millet
seler Kapusta
In Latin
purple millet
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Brassicales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Pennisetum
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Paniceae
Brassiceae
Season and Care of Purple Millet and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Purple Millet and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Millet and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Millet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Purple Millet is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Millet is Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Purple Millet and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Purple Millet and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Millet height is 90.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Purple Millet and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Purple Millet flower color: Brown, Purple and Purplish-black
Purple Millet leaf color: Purple, Dark Green and Burgundy
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Purple Millet and Celery Cabbage
Care of Purple Millet and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Millet pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Purple Millet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.