Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
  
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
  
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
6-1
  
8-1
  
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
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
White, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Lance-shaped to oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
  
Complete balanced fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
  
Leaf spot, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
  
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
  
Mild Allergen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
  
Borders, Wild gardens
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
  
Tooth ache
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
  
Root
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
  
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
  
Common Name
Broccoli
  
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
  
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
  
Talus Slope Penstemon
  
In German
Brokkoli
  
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
  
In French
Brocoli
  
Talus Slope Penstemon
  
In Spanish
Brócoli
  
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
  
In Greek
μπρόκολο
  
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
  
In Portuguese
brócolis
  
Talus Penstemon Slope
  
In Polish
brokuły
  
Talus Slope Penstemon
  
In Latin
Brocoli
  
Talus Clivo Persicaria
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Capparales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Brassicaceae
  
Scrophulariaceae
  
Genus
Brassica
  
Penstemon
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available