Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Aquatics
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
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Number of Varieties
1101
0
40000
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Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-83-11
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
6-1
11-1
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
Plant Size
Minimum Height
121.92 cm30.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
60.96 cm30.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Shape
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Heart-shaped
Thorns
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✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Root Division
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
Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
bees
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
allergic reaction, Pollen
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
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Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
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Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
Brussels Sprouts
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
Brussels Sprouts plant
Saururus cernuus
In German
Rosenkohl Pflanze
Saururus cernuus
In French
Choux de Bruxelles plante
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
planta de coles de Bruselas
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
Couves de Bruxelas planta
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
Brukselka roślin
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Saururi cernuus
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Piperales
Family
Brassicaceae
Saururaceae
Genus
Brassica
Saururus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
-
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Subfamily
-
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Number of Species
1501
1
27800
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