Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Africa
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Perennial
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
8-10
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Nausea
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
African Iris
In German
Wirsing
Afrikanische Iris
In French
Savoy Cabbage
African Iris
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Iris africano
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
Iris africano
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Afryki Iris
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
African Iris
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and African Iris
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Savoy Cabbage and African Iris Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and African Iris are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and African Iris
Care of Savoy Cabbage and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.