Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
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
Light Purple, Yellow
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
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
Bugs, Rabbits
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Nausea
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
Nutrients
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
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
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
एमु बुश
In German
Wirsing
Emu Bush
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Emu Bush
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Emu Bush
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Emu Bush
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Emu Bush
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Brassica
Eremophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots