Annual – Wild Cabbage

Wild Cabbage 

Botanical name: brassica oleracea 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 2-5 ft in height with a spread of 1-2 ft 

Bloom time: spring 

Hardy zone: zones 6-11 

Flower color: yellow, white 

Foliage color: green, blue, purple

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Pruning instructions: prune to maintain plant health in the spring and summer months 

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: borders/edging, container plant, mass planting 

Special features: disease resistant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant, pet-friendly 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the soil to mostly dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use an organic fertilizer at the time of planting and then again once a month throughout the growing season 

Best time to plant: year-round

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: sage, thyme, mint. Marigolds 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: potentially invasive