Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
  
Origin
Europe
  
Southern Africa
  
Types
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
  
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
  
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
6-1
  
12-10
  
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
  
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Pale White, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Black, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
  
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
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 leaves
  
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
  
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
  
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
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
  
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
  
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Beetles, Flies, Insects
  
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Throat itching
  
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Hanging Basket, small hedge
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
  
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
  
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
  
Flowers, Root
  
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
  
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
  
ALOE arborescens
  
Common Name
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
  
Hydrangea or hortensia
  
In Hindi
अजवाइन गोभी
  
चमेली
  
In German
Sellerie Kohl
  
Jasmin
  
In French
céleri chou
  
Jasmin
  
In Spanish
apio col
  
Hortensia
  
In Greek
σέλινο Λάχανο
  
υδραγεία
  
In Portuguese
aipo couve
  
Jasmin
  
In Polish
seler Kapusta
  
Jasmin
  
In Latin
Brassica apium
  
Jasmin
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Brassicales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Brassicaceae
  
Aloaceae
  
Genus
Brassica
  
Jasminium
  
Clade
Angiosperms
  
Angiosperms, Asterids
  
Tribe
Brassiceae
  
Jasmineae
  
Subfamily
Not Applicable
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available