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Brassicaceae
Ornamental Cabbage Flower
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Profit and abundance.
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Genus
- Brassica
- Native to
- Western Europe, Mediterranean
- Bloom season
- Fall, Winter
- Type
- Annual/Biennial
- Height
- 12-18 inches
- Sunlight
- Full Sun
- Soil
- Rich, Well-drained
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 2-11
- Lifespan
- Annual
Did you know
- Ornamental cabbage develops its vibrant colors only when nighttime temperatures drop below 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Despite being bred for looks, ornamental cabbage is technically edible though quite bitter.
- The colorful 'flower' is actually modified leaves, not true petals.
- A single ornamental cabbage rosette can grow up to 18 inches wide.
- It can survive temperatures as low as 5 degrees Fahrenheit, making it a champion of cold-weather gardens.
Color meanings
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Profit
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Good fortune
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Abundance