Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
not available
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
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, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Broccoli
In Hindi
southernwood
ब्रोकली
In German
Eberraute
Brokkoli
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Brocoli
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Brócoli
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Abrótano
brócolis
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
brokuły
In Latin
Southernwood
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Capparales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Broccoli
Season and care of Southernwood and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Southernwood and Broccoli Physical Information
Southernwood and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Broccoli are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Southernwood and Broccoli
Care of Southernwood and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.