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) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 6 to 12 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Succulent-like, round leaves have a slight navel-like depression in the leaves. |
Fruit: | Other: Green, ripening to brown. |
Fruiting Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall Fall |
Flower Color: | Green Pink Other: When grown in shade, flowers are greenish-white to greenish-yellow; when exposed to full sun and drought conditions, flowers turn reddish in color. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Uses: | Medicinal Herb Salad greens |
Edible Parts: | Leaves |
Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Needs specific temperature: 60ºF - 70ºF Depth to plant seed: Sow seeds at their own depth, lightly covering with soil. |