| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Plant Height: | 2-5 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 1-2 feet |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Uses: | Vegetable Salad greens |
| Edible Parts: | Leaves |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Days to germinate: 10-20 days Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow, covering with a thin layer of soil. Other info: Direct sow after last frost. |
| Pollinators: | Wind |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
