Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
China
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
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
7, 9, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Broccoli
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Hydrangea
In German
Brokkoli
Hortensie
In French
Brocoli
Hortensia
In Spanish
Brócoli
Hortensia
In Greek
μπρόκολο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
brócolis
Hortênsia
In Polish
brokuły
Hortensja
In Latin
Brocoli
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
GLUMIFLORAE
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Brassica
Ophiuroides
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sorghum
Season and Care of Broccoli and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Broccoli and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Broccoli and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Broccoli and Centipede Grass
Care of Broccoli and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.