Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Ratibida columnifera
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-10
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, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Average Water Needs, 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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Borders
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
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Broccoli
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Mexican Hat
In German
Brokkoli
Mexican Hat
In French
Brocoli
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Brócoli
mexican Hat
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
brócolis
Mexican Hat
In Polish
brokuły
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Brocoli
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Asterales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Broccoli and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Broccoli and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Broccoli and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Broccoli and Mexican Hat
Care of Broccoli and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.