Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
-
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
-
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
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
A2, A3, 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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Emollient
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
Greek Juniper
In German
Steckrübe
Wacholder
In French
rutabaga
Genévrier
In Spanish
nabo sueco
Juniperus
In Greek
μέγα γογγύλιον
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Rotavaga
Jałowiec
In Polish
Rotavaga
Juniperus
In Latin
Rotavaga
Juniperus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Brassicales
Pinales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Rutabaga and Juniper
Season and care of Rutabaga and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Rutabaga and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rutabaga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rutabaga and Juniper Physical Information
Rutabaga and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Rutabaga and Juniper are as follows:
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Rutabaga and Juniper
Care of Rutabaga and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rutabaga pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Rutabaga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.