Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Grass
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
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
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Fin-shaped Tufts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
-
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Broccoli
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Brokkoli
St. Augustine Grass
In French
Brocoli
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
Brócoli
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
μπρόκολο
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
brócolis
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
brokuły
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
Brocoli
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Cyperales
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Brassica
Stenotaphrum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Broccoli and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Broccoli and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Broccoli and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Broccoli and St. Augustine Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.