Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
America, Europe
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
3-9
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
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
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Butterflies
Allergy
Nausea
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Verbena
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
verbena
In German
Wirsing
Eisenkraut
In French
Savoy Cabbage
verveine
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Verbena
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
λουίζα
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
verbena
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
werbena
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Grindelia
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Verbena
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Savoy Cabbage and Verbena Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Verbena are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Verbena
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.