Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Iris sibirica
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark 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, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
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
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Broccoli
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Siberian Iris
In German
Brokkoli
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Brocoli
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
Brócoli
Siberian Iris
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
brócolis
Siberian Iris
In Polish
brokuły
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
Brocoli
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Liliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Broccoli and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Broccoli and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Broccoli and Siberian Iris
Care of Broccoli and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.