Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Chilopsis linearis
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
7-9
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
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, 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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
CHILOPSIS linearis
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Desert Willow
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
रेगिस्तान विलो
In German
Wirsing
Wüsten Weide
In French
Savoy Cabbage
desert Willow
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Desert Willow
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
έρημο Willow
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
Willow deserto
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
desert Willow
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
desert Willow
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Desert Willow
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Desert Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Desert Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Savoy Cabbage and Desert Willow Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Desert Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Desert Willow are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Desert Willow
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Desert Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.