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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Perennial
Vegetable

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Types

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Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli, Purple cauliflower

Number of Varieties

403
0 40000
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Habitat

marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
agricultural areas, Cold Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-9-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-1
6-1

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm60.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

15.00 cm30.50 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink
Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped
Oval

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Medium
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

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers

Balanced garden plant fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Moths, Rats, Squirrels

Allergy

Dizziness, Nausea
Diarrhea, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaf Stalks

Other Uses

Repellent, Used as a general tonic
Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LIATRIS spicata
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)

Common Name

Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
Broccoli

In Hindi

Gayfeather
ब्रोकली

In German

Gayfeather
Brokkoli

In French

Gayfeather
Brocoli

In Spanish

Gayfeather
Brócoli

In Greek

Gayfeather
μπρόκολο

In Portuguese

Gayfeather
brócolis

In Polish

Gayfeather
brokuły

In Latin

Gayfeather
Brocoli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales
Capparales

Family

Asteraceae
Brassicaceae

Genus

Liatris
Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Tribe

Eupatorieae
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Subfamily

Asteroideae
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Number of Species

5119
1 27800
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Difference Between Gayfeather and Broccoli

If you are confused whether Gayfeather or Broccoli are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Gayfeather and Broccoli Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Gayfeather are Balanced garden plant fertilizer, whereas for Broccoli fertilizers required are Apply 10-10-10 amount and fertilize in growing season. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Gayfeather and Broccoli if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Gayfeather and Broccoli

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Gayfeather and Broccoli. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Gayfeather and Broccoli as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Gayfeather is Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea and Diuretic whereas of Broccoli is Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders and Obesity. Gayfeather has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin while Broccoli has beauty benefits as follows: Good for skin.

Compare Facts of Gayfeather vs Broccoli

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Gayfeather vs Broccoli and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Gayfeather are Dizziness and Nausea whereas of Broccoli have Diarrhea and Throat itching respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Gayfeather has no showy fruits and Broccoli has no showy fruits. Also Gayfeather is flowering and Broccoli is not flowering . You can compare Gayfeather and Broccoli facts and facts of other plants too.