Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Types
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Broccoflower, Green Cauliflower
Habitat
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
Farms, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
1-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
BRASSICA oleracea
Common Name
Ragged Robin
Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi
In Hindi
Ragged Robin
फूलगोभी
In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Blumenkohl
In French
Ragged Robin
Choufleur
In Spanish
petirrojo desigual
Coliflor
In Greek
ragged Robin
Κουνουπίδι
In Portuguese
Ragged Robin
Couveflor
In Polish
Ragged Robin
Kalafior
In Latin
Robin ragged
BRASSICA
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Cauliflower
Season and care of Ragged Robin and Cauliflower is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Cauliflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Cauliflower season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cauliflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cauliflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ragged Robin and Cauliflower Physical Information
Ragged Robin and Cauliflower physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cauliflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Cauliflower are as follows:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Cauliflower flower color: Yellow
- Cauliflower leaf color:
Care of Ragged Robin and Cauliflower
Care of Ragged Robin and Cauliflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Cauliflower pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cauliflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.