Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
-
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Broccoli
In Hindi
persian violet
ब्रोकली
In German
persian violet
Brokkoli
In French
persian violet
Brocoli
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Brócoli
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
brócolis
In Polish
Persian Violet
brokuły
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Brocoli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Capparales
Family
Gentianaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Broccoli
Season and care of Persian Violet and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Persian Violet and Broccoli Physical Information
Persian Violet and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Broccoli are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Persian Violet and Broccoli
Care of Persian Violet and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Persian Violet 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.