Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
  
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
  
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
  
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
6-1
  
8-1
  
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, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Pink, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
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
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
  
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Adequately
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
  
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
  
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
  
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
  
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
  
Aging, Antispasmodic
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
  
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
  
Common Name
Broccoli
  
Garden Phlox
  
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
  
फ्लॉक्स
  
In German
Brokkoli
  
Phlox
  
In French
Brocoli
  
Phlox
  
In Spanish
Brócoli
  
Phlox
  
In Greek
μπρόκολο
  
Phlox
  
In Portuguese
brócolis
  
Phlox
  
In Polish
brokuły
  
Phlox
  
In Latin
Brocoli
  
Phlox
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Spermatophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Capparales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Brassicaceae
  
Polemoniaceae
  
Genus
Brassica
  
Phlox
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Broccoli and Garden Phlox
Season and care of Broccoli and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garden Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Garden Phlox Physical Information
Broccoli and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Garden Phlox are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
- Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Garden Phlox
Care of Broccoli and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and Garden Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.