Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
not available
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ALOPECURUS pratensis
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Meadow Foxtail
Broccoli
In Hindi
Meadow Foxtail
ब्रोकली
In German
Wiesenfuchsschwanz
Brokkoli
In French
vulpin des prés
Brocoli
In Spanish
pradera de cola de zorra
Brócoli
In Greek
Meadow Foxtail
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Meadow Foxtail
brócolis
In Polish
łąka ber
brokuły
In Latin
meadow Foxtail
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Capparales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Alopecurus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Meadow Foxtail and Broccoli
Season and care of Meadow Foxtail and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Foxtail and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Foxtail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Foxtail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Meadow Foxtail and Broccoli Physical Information
Meadow Foxtail and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Foxtail height is 61.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Meadow Foxtail and Broccoli are as follows:
Meadow Foxtail flower color: White
Meadow Foxtail leaf color: Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Meadow Foxtail and Broccoli
Care of Meadow Foxtail and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Foxtail pruning is done Prune to control growth and Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Meadow Foxtail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.