Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Broccoli
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
ब्रोकली
In German
Dutch Iris
Brokkoli
In French
Dutch Iris
Brocoli
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Brócoli
In Greek
Dutch Iris
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
brócolis
In Polish
Dutch Iris
brokuły
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Capparales
Family
Iridaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Broccoli
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Broccoli season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Dutch Iris and Broccoli Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Broccoli are as follows:
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Broccoli
Care of Dutch Iris and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Dutch 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.