Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Temperate Regions
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
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple, Violet
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Keep ground moist
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
no pruning required
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Whiteflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Broccoli
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
meadow saffron
In German
Brokkoli
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Brocoli
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Brócoli
Estado de conservación
In Greek
μπρόκολο
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
brócolis
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
brokuły
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Brocoli
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Liliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broccoli and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Broccoli and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Broccoli and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Meadow Saffron
Care of Broccoli and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
