Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
Monarda fistulosa brevis, Monarda fistulosa fistulosa, Monarda fistulosa mollis
Habitat
Not Available
Thickets, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Emollient
Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Added to salads, Used as a flavouring in food, Used as a potherb, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Edible, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
MONARDA fistulosa
Common Name
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
Wild Bergamot, bee balm
In Hindi
शलजम
Wild Bergamot
In German
Steckrübe
Wilde Bergamotte
In French
rutabaga
bergamote sauvage
In Spanish
nabo sueco
bergamota silvestre
In Greek
μέγα γογγύλιον
άγρια Περγαμόντο
In Portuguese
Rotavaga
Bergamota selvagem
In Polish
Rotavaga
Dziki Bergamot
In Latin
Rotavaga
Wild Bergamot
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rutabaga and Wild Bergamot
Season and care of Rutabaga and Wild Bergamot is important to know. While considering everything about Rutabaga and Wild Bergamot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rutabaga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Bergamot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand and for Wild Bergamot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Bergamot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rutabaga and Wild Bergamot Physical Information
Rutabaga and Wild Bergamot physical information is very important for comparison. Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Wild Bergamot height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Rutabaga and Wild Bergamot are as follows:
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green
Wild Bergamot flower color: Not Available
- Wild Bergamot leaf color: Not Available
Care of Rutabaga and Wild Bergamot
Care of Rutabaga and Wild Bergamot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rutabaga pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Bergamot pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Rutabaga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Bergamot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.