Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Damp shady woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
5-9
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of watering
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
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Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Wildflower
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
MILIUM effusum
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Millet Grass, Wood Millet
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
Milium effusum
In German
Wirsing
Wald-Flattergras
In French
Savoy Cabbage
millet étalé
In Spanish
col de col rizada
effusum milium
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
milium effusum
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
milium effusum
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
prosownica rozpierzchła
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
milium effusum
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Cyperales
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Milium Effusum
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Milium Effusum is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Milium Effusum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Milium Effusum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Milium Effusum is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Milium Effusum is Acidic, Neutral.
Savoy Cabbage and Milium Effusum Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Milium Effusum physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Milium Effusum height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Milium Effusum are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Milium Effusum flower color:
- Milium Effusum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Milium Effusum
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Milium Effusum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Milium Effusum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Milium Effusum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.