Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Ornithogalum Umbellatum
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Ornithogalum dubium
Ornithogalum arabicum
Ornithogalum nutans
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Grassland
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
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow 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
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
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, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bog Garden, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
ORNITHOGALUM dubium
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Snake Flower, Sun Star, Yellow Chincherinchee
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
Sun Star
In German
Wirsing
Sun Star
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Sun Star
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Sun Star
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
Sun Star
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
Sun Star
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Sun Star
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Sun Star
Phylum
Embryophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Eudicotyledones
Lilopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Brassica
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Sun Star
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Sun Star is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Sun Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sun Star season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Sun Star is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Sun Star is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Savoy Cabbage and Sun Star Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Sun Star physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sun Star height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Sun Star are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Sun Star flower color: Orange and Gold
- Sun Star leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Sun Star
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Sun Star include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sun Star 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 Sun Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.