Brassica oleracea botrytis var asparagoides
Nine star perennial broccoli
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Brassica oleracea botrytis var asparagoides.
Common names
4 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Nine star perennial broccoli
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Asperge broccoli
- Nine-star perennial
- French
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- Chou-brocoli vivace à neuf étoiles
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
The Nine Star Perennial Broccoli common name identifies the cultivar documented by RHS as Brassica oleracea 'Nine Star'. This profile retains that particular perennial selection.
Sources [2]Kew's family placement for the genus Brassica (WCVP v16).
Sources [1]Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Partial shade, Full sun
Uses
Leaves, Flowers
Fungicide
Description
Unripe cauliflower: raw or cooked. In early spring, the plant forms a small cauliflower, which is followed by 6 to 12 smaller cauliflowers on side shoots during the harvest season. Although the plants are not very productive, they have a good flavor and are an excellent vegetable. Leaves: raw or cooked. They have a mild cabbage taste and can be harvested throughout the year. However, be aware that excessive harvesting can weaken the plant, which may reduce the yield of the flowering heads.
Harvest
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Supports: Botanical family
Relevant sections
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 750150; name ID 2681967; Brassica L.. Family column.
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Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.
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Royal Horticultural Society
Brassica oleracea 'Nine Star'
Supports: Taxonomy
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: Name heading and taxonomic status; The explicit Nine Star Perennial Broccoli common name identifies the cultivar documented by RHS. The irregular botrytis/asparagoides catalogue string is retained in the database; photographs must show the Nine Star selection.
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