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About Tatsoi and Bugleweed


About Bugleweed and Tatsoi


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Vegetable  
Perennial  

Origin
Europe, Asia  
-  

Types
Brassica rapa  
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle  

Number of Varieties
3  
100  
99+

Habitat
orchards, Subtropical climates  
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods  

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8  
3-9  

AHS Heat Zone
11-1  
9*1  

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  
21,22  

Habit
Rosette/Stemless  
Mat-forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
10.20 cm  
99+
10.20 cm  

Minimum Width
20.30 cm  
99+
45.70 cm  

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow  
Light Blue, Dark Blue  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sienna  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green  
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory  

Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green  
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory  

Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green  
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory  

Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green  
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Spoon Shaped  
Oblovate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer  
Late Spring, Early Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Cold climate  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering  
-  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Average Water  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Average  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade  

Pruning
-  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
Showy  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
Yes  

Invasive
No  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects  
Bees, Flies  

Allergy
-  
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
-  
-  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
-  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C  
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves  
Flowers, Root  

Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food  
-  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
-  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable  
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)  
AJUGA 'Rainbow'  

Common Name
Tat Soi, Tatsoi  
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed  

In Hindi
Tatsoi  
Hydrangea  

In German
Tatsoi  
Hortensie  

In French
Tatsoi  
Hortensia  

In Spanish
Tatsoi  
Hortensia  

In Greek
Tatsoi  
υδραγεία  

In Portuguese
Tatsoi  
Hortênsia  

In Polish
Tatsoi  
Hortensja  

In Latin
Tatsoi  
Hibiscus  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
-  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
-  

Order
Brassicales  
-  

Family
Brassicaceae  
Lamiaceae  

Genus
Brassica  
-  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
-  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
50  
40  

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Properties of Tatsoi and Bugleweed

Wondering what are the properties of Tatsoi and Bugleweed? We provide you with everything About Tatsoi and Bugleweed. Tatsoi doesn't have thorns and Bugleweed doesn't have thorns. Also Tatsoi does not have fragrant flowers. Tatsoi has allergic reactions like and Bugleweed has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tatsoi and Bugleweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tatsoi and Bugleweed

Season and care of Tatsoi and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Tatsoi and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Tatsoi and Bugleweed Physical Information

Tatsoi and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tatsoi and Bugleweed are as follows:

Care of Tatsoi and Bugleweed

Care of Tatsoi and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tatsoi pruning is done and Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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