Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
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Types
Broccoflower, Green Cauliflower
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
Farms, Mountains
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-11
9-11
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, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In German
Blumenkohl
Emu Bush
In French
Choufleur
Emu Bush
In Spanish
Coliflor
Emu Bush
In Greek
Κουνουπίδι
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Couveflor
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Kalafior
Emu Bush
In Latin
BRASSICA
Emu Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Brassica
Eremophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots