Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Types
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
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Habitat
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
dry rocky watercourses
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Butterflies
Allergy
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots
Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Iris germanica
Common Name
Turnip
German Iris
In Hindi
शलजम
German Iris
In German
Rübe
German Iris
In French
Navet
German Iris
In Spanish
Nabo
German Iris
In Greek
Γογγύλι
German Iris
In Portuguese
Nabo
German Iris
In Polish
Rzepa
German Iris
In Latin
rapa
German Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Turnip and German Iris
Season and care of Turnip and German Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Turnip and German Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and German Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Turnip is Loam, Sand and for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral and for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Turnip and German Iris Physical Information
Turnip and German Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Turnip and German Iris are as follows:
Turnip flower color: Yellow
Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
- German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Turnip and German Iris
Care of Turnip and German Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Turnip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.