Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light 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
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
-
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Bees
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
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
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Lupinus
Common Name
Broccoli
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Brokkoli
lupine
In French
Brocoli
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Brócoli
planta de lupino
In Greek
μπρόκολο
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
brócolis
tremoço planta
In Polish
brokuły
łubin roślin
In Latin
Brocoli
Plinio herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Season and Care of Broccoli and Lupine
Season and care of Broccoli and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lupine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Broccoli and Lupine Physical Information
Broccoli and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Lupine are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Broccoli and Lupine
Care of Broccoli and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.