species 21,759 observations

Cabbage, Broccoli, and Allies

Brassica oleracea

Field notes

Supports All

142 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Cabbage Looper Moth, Ipsilon Dart Moth, Fall Armyworm Moth, Great Southern White 59
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Cabbage Root Fly, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw 27
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Prunus Miner Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Red Mason Bee 56

Children

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Cool season vegetable Edible Vegetable Warm season vegetable

From NC State Extension.