Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
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Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
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, Red, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
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Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALLUNA vulgaris
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Heather, Common heather, Ling
Broccoli
In German
Heidekraut
Brokkoli
In French
bruyère
Brocoli
In Portuguese
urze
brócolis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Capparales
Family
Ericaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Heather and Broccoli
Season and care of Heather and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Heather and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heather is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heather is Acidic and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Heather and Broccoli Physical Information
Heather and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Heather and Broccoli are as follows:
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Heather and Broccoli
Care of Heather and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Heather 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.