Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Rubus fruticosus
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
ditches, vacant lots, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
-
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when new
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Anthracnose, Aphids, bees, Birds, Caterpillars, Lily Beetle, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Deers
Allergy
Food Allergy
Food Allergy, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
RUBUS 'Apache'
Common Name
Spinach
Blackberry
In German
Spinat
Brombeere
In French
Épinards
la mûre
In Spanish
Espinacas
Mora
In Greek
Σπανάκι
Βατόμουρο
In Portuguese
Espinafre
Amora preta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Spinach and Blackberry
Season and care of Spinach and Blackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Blackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Blackberry season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Blackberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Spinach and Blackberry Physical Information
Spinach and Blackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Blackberry height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Blackberry are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blackberry flower color: White
- Blackberry leaf color: Green
Care of Spinach and Blackberry
Care of Spinach and Blackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blackberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.