Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
South America, Argentina
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Perennial
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Temperate Regions
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
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver, Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
Ipheion uniflorum
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Spring Starflower, Springstar
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
Spring Starflower
In German
Wirsing
Frühling Borretsch
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Spring Starflower
In Spanish
col de col rizada
primavera Flor de estrella
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
άνοιξη starflower
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
primavera Starflower
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Wiosna Starflower
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Spring Starflower
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Lilopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Spring Starflower
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Spring Starflower is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Spring Starflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spring Starflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Spring Starflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Spring Starflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Savoy Cabbage and Spring Starflower Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Spring Starflower physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Spring Starflower height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Spring Starflower are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Spring Starflower flower color: Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver and Sky Blue
- Spring Starflower leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Spring Starflower
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Spring Starflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spring Starflower 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 Spring Starflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.