Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Primula elatior
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
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
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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Broccoli
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Brokkoli
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Brocoli
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Brócoli
In Greek
δακράκι
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Oxlip
brócolis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Capparales
Family
Onagraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Oxlip and Broccoli
Season and care of Oxlip and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Broccoli season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Oxlip and Broccoli Physical Information
Oxlip and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Broccoli are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Broccoli
Care of Oxlip and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Oxlip 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.