Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
China
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
7-10
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
7, 9, 10
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Over-head 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Nausea
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
Hydrangea
In German
Wirsing
Hortensie
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Hortensia
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Hortensia
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
Hortênsia
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Hortensja
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Hibiscus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Brassica
Ophiuroides
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Savoy Cabbage and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Centipede Grass
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.