Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Cusick's camas, large camas
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
meadows, moist forests, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender, 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 slender
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
chipping, Offsets, scooping, Twin scaling, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Medium
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General garden fertilizer, Time release fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Black Walnut Toxicity, Rabbit, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Leucoderma, Urinary problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Animal Feed, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Hyacinthus orientalis
Common Name
Broccoli
Hyacinth, common hyacinth, garden hyacinth, dutch hyacinth
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
ह्यचीन्थ
In German
Brokkoli
Hyazinthe
In French
Brocoli
jacinthe
In Spanish
Brócoli
jacinto
In Greek
μπρόκολο
υάκινθος
In Portuguese
brócolis
jacinto
In Polish
brokuły
hiacynt
In Latin
Brocoli
et hyacinthinas,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Capparales
Liliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Brassica
Hyacinthus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Broccoli and Wild Hyacinth
Season and care of Broccoli and Wild Hyacinth is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Wild Hyacinth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Hyacinth season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Wild Hyacinth is Loam while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Wild Hyacinth is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Wild Hyacinth Physical Information
Broccoli and Wild Hyacinth physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Wild Hyacinth height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Wild Hyacinth are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Wild Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Wild Hyacinth leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Wild Hyacinth
Care of Broccoli and Wild Hyacinth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and Wild Hyacinth 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 Wild Hyacinth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.