Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
5-8
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
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Needle like
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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 in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, 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, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
CALLUNA vulgaris
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Heather, Common heather, Ling
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
हीथ
In German
Wirsing
Heidekraut
In French
Savoy Cabbage
bruyère
In Spanish
col de col rizada
brezo
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
ερείκη
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
urze
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
wrzos
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Heather
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Ericales
Family
Brassicaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Heather
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Heather season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Heather is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Heather is Acidic.
Savoy Cabbage and Heather Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Heather are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Heather
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.