Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
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Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Temperate Regions
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Purple, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Whiteflies
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Broccoli
In Hindi
meadow saffron
ब्रोकली
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Brokkoli
In French
Colchique d'automne
Brocoli
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Brócoli
In Greek
meadow saffron
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
brócolis
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
brokuły
In Latin
autumnale
Brocoli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Capparales
Family
Liliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Broccoli
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Broccoli season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Broccoli Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Broccoli are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Broccoli
Care of Meadow Saffron and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Meadow Saffron 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.