Life Span
Biennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Grass
  
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, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Types
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
  
Greener Pastures
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
  
Grassland
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
6-1
  
10 - 3
  
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
  
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
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Red, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Tan
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
  
Grass like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water
  
Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
No
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
  
ERAGROSTIS spectabilis
  
Common Name
Brussels Sprouts
  
Purple Lovegrass
  
In Hindi
Brussels Sprouts plant
  
eragrostis spectabilis
  
In German
Rosenkohl Pflanze
  
eragrostis spectabilis
  
In French
Choux de Bruxelles plante
  
eragrostis spectabilis
  
In Spanish
planta de coles de Bruselas
  
Eragrostis spectabilis
  
In Greek
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
  
eragrostis spectabilis
  
In Portuguese
Couves de Bruxelas planta
  
Eragrostis spectabilis
  
In Polish
Brukselka roślin
  
Eragrostis okazałe
  
In Latin
Bruxellis pullulat herba
  
Eragrostis spectabilis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Capparales
  
Cyperales
  
Family
Brassicaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Brassica
  
Eragrostis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Eragrostideae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Chloridoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Brussels Sprouts and Purple Lovegrass
Season and care of Brussels Sprouts and Purple Lovegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Brussels Sprouts and Purple Lovegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purple Lovegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand and for Purple Lovegrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral and for Purple Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brussels Sprouts and Purple Lovegrass Physical Information
Brussels Sprouts and Purple Lovegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Purple Lovegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Brussels Sprouts and Purple Lovegrass are as follows:
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
Brussels Sprouts leaf color: Not Available
Purple Lovegrass flower color: Purple
- Purple Lovegrass leaf color: Light Green
Care of Brussels Sprouts and Purple Lovegrass
Care of Brussels Sprouts and Purple Lovegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purple Lovegrass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Lovegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.