Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
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Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Bees
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Ragged Robin
Kale
In Hindi
Ragged Robin
गोभी
In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Grünkohl
In French
Ragged Robin
Chou frisé
In Spanish
petirrojo desigual
Col rizada
In Greek
ragged Robin
Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Ragged Robin
Couve
In Polish
Ragged Robin
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Robin ragged
kale
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Kale
Season and care of Ragged Robin and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Kale season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Ragged Robin and Kale Physical Information
Ragged Robin and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Kale are as follows:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ragged Robin and Kale
Care of Ragged Robin and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ragged Robin 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.