Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, California, Canada
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Typha angustifolia
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Bog Garden, Ponds
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Flat, Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Nutrient Rich Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Wildlife
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Cut Flowers, Wild gardens
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
anticoagulant, Diuretic, Haemostatic, Miscellany
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make biscuits, Used to produce edible oil, Used to yield a sweet syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
TYPHA angustifolia
Common Name
Broccoli
Narrowleaf Cattail, Lesser Reedmace
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Narrowleaf Cattail
In German
Brokkoli
Schmalblättriger Cattail
In French
Brocoli
Narrowleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Brócoli
Espadaña de hoja estrecha
In Greek
μπρόκολο
στενόφυλλα Cattail
In Portuguese
brócolis
Narrowleaf Tifa
In Polish
brokuły
Wąskolistne Cattail
In Latin
Brocoli
Cattail glaucescens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Typhales
Family
Brassicaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Narrowleaf Cattail
Season and care of Broccoli and Narrowleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Narrowleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Narrowleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Narrowleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Narrowleaf Cattail Physical Information
Broccoli and Narrowleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Narrowleaf Cattail height is 120.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Narrowleaf Cattail are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Narrowleaf Cattail flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Narrowleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Narrowleaf Cattail
Care of Broccoli and Narrowleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Narrowleaf Cattail pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Narrowleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.