Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Europe, Asia
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
orchards, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
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Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
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Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Common Name
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Tat Soi, Tatsoi
In German
Twinleaf
Tatsoi
In French
Twinleaf
Tatsoi
In Spanish
Twinleaf
Tatsoi
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
Tatsoi
In Polish
Twinleaf
Tatsoi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Brassicales
Family
Berberidaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Jeffersonia
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Tatsoi
Season and care of Twinleaf and Tatsoi is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Tatsoi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral.
Twinleaf and Tatsoi Physical Information
Twinleaf and Tatsoi physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Tatsoi are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
- Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Twinleaf and Tatsoi
Care of Twinleaf and Tatsoi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Tatsoi pruning is done . In summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.