Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Northern Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Matthiola incana
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Number of Varieties
2010
0
40000
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Habitat
By seashore, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-92-11
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
8-1
6-1
Sunset Zone
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
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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 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
Fungal Diseases, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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Beauty Benefits
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seedpod
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border