Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Biennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 2 feet to 4 feet |
Plant Spread: | 12 inches |
Fruit: | Showy |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Purple |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Vegetable Salad greens |
Edible Parts: | Leaves Roots |
Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Propagation: Seeds: | Sow in situ |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |