Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Plant Height: | 2-4 feet |
Plant Spread: | 1-2 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous |
Uses: | Salad greens Cooked greens |
Edible Parts: | Leaves |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Days to germinate: 10 - 21 at 65 - 75° Depth to plant seed: Press into soil, do not cover |
Pollinators: | Self Wind |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |