Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
6-1
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Needs less 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Bulb fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Alzheimer’s Disease
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Leucojum aestivum
Common Name
Broccoli
Leucojum, summer snowflake
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Leucojum
In German
Brokkoli
Leucojum
In French
Brocoli
Leucojum
In Spanish
Brócoli
Leucojum
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Leucojum
In Portuguese
brócolis
Leucojum
In Polish
brokuły
Leucojum
In Latin
Brocoli
Leucojum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Liliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Broccoli and Leucojum
Season and care of Broccoli and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Leucojum Physical Information
Broccoli and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Broccoli and Leucojum are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
- Leucojum leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Leucojum
Care of Broccoli and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and Leucojum 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 Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.