Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Western Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
1-6
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Frost, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
Unknown
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Kohlrabi
In Hindi
desert broom
नवलकोल
In German
Wüste Besen
Kohlrabi
In French
desert broom
Chou-rave
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
In Greek
desert broom
Kohlrabi
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Kohlrabi
In Polish
desert broom
Kalarepa
In Latin
desert broom
Kohlrabi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Capparales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Kohlrabi
Season and care of Desert Broom and Kohlrabi is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Kohlrabi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kohlrabi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kohlrabi is Neutral.
Desert Broom and Kohlrabi Physical Information
Desert Broom and Kohlrabi physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Kohlrabi are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Kohlrabi flower color: Not Available
- Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Desert Broom and Kohlrabi
Care of Desert Broom and Kohlrabi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.