Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
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
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Ammonium Nitrate
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
CALLUNA vulgaris
Common Name
Broccoli
Heather, Common heather, Ling
In German
Brokkoli
Heidekraut
In French
Brocoli
bruyère
In Portuguese
brócolis
urze
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Ericales
Family
Brassicaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Heather
Season and care of Broccoli and Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Heather is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Heather is Acidic.
Broccoli and Heather Physical Information
Broccoli and Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Heather are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Broccoli and Heather
Care of Broccoli and Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.