Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
African iris, Large wild iris, Cape iris
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Forest margins, Slopes
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water more in summer
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
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Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
-
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Screen, useful as a ground cover
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
DIETES grandiflora
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Butterfly Iris
Broccoli
In Hindi
तितली आइरिस प्लांट
ब्रोकली
In German
Schmetterling Iris Pflanzen
Brokkoli
In French
Papillon Iris Plante
Brocoli
In Spanish
Planta del iris de la mariposa
Brócoli
In Greek
Πεταλούδα Iris Φυτών
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Borboleta da planta Iris
brócolis
In Polish
Butterfly Iris Roślin
brokuły
In Latin
Gloria Iris Planta
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Capparales
Family
Iridaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Dietes Salisb
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Butterfly Iris and Broccoli
Season and care of Butterfly Iris and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Butterfly Iris and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butterfly Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Butterfly Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Butterfly Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Butterfly Iris and Broccoli Physical Information
Butterfly Iris and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Butterfly Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Butterfly Iris and Broccoli are as follows:
Butterfly Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue and Violet
Butterfly Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Butterfly Iris and Broccoli
Care of Butterfly Iris and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butterfly Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Butterfly Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.