Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe
Europe
Types
-
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Hills, Open grasslands, Open Plains, Slopes
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Gray, Silver, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Root Division
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
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
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
pollinators
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
Congestion, Rhinitis, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge
-
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
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, suitable for cutting
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
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
STIPA barbata
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Silver Feather Grass
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Silver Feather Grass
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberfeder'
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Argent Plume Herbe
céleri chou
In Spanish
Silver Feather Grass
apio col
In Greek
Silver Feather Grass
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Prata Pena Relva
aipo couve
In Polish
Silver Feather Grass
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Silver Feather Grass
Brassica apium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Silver Feather Grass and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Silver Feather Grass and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Feather Grass and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Feather Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Feather Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Silver Feather Grass and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Silver Feather Grass and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Feather Grass height is 61.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Silver Feather Grass and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Silver Feather Grass flower color: Gray, Silver and Yellow
Silver Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Celery Cabbage
Care of Silver Feather Grass and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Feather Grass pruning is done 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 Silver Feather Grass 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.