Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
China, Japan
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Lespedeza davurica, Lespedeza davidii, Lespedeza caraganae
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Average Water Needs, 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 pH
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, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Rash, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
LESPEDEZA thunbergii
Common Name
Broccoli
Thunberg's bushclover, Thunberg's lespedeza, and shrub lespedeza
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Bush Clover Shrub
In German
Brokkoli
Bush Clover Strauch
In French
Brocoli
Bush Clover Arbuste
In Spanish
Brócoli
Bush Clover arbusto
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Μπους Τριφύλλι θάμνων
In Portuguese
brócolis
Trevo de arbusto Arbusto
In Polish
brokuły
Bush Clover Krzew
In Latin
Brocoli
Trifolium Frutex Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Broccoli and Bush Clover
Season and care of Broccoli and Bush Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Bush Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bush Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Bush Clover is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Bush Clover is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Bush Clover Physical Information
Broccoli and Bush Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bush Clover height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Bush Clover are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Bush Clover flower color: Rose and Violet
- Bush Clover leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Broccoli and Bush Clover
Care of Broccoli and Bush Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Bush Clover pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bush Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.