perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 8b
A hardy perennial herb with tart, lemony leaves used in cooking and salads. It produces tall flower spikes with reddish-brown flowers and spreads readily in cool climates.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 3aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
European
Function & Care
dynamic accumulatorediblemedicinal
Edible Parts
leafroot
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
1 years
Propagation
seed, division
Notable Cultivars
'Bloodveined' features dark red veins on its leaves and offers ornamental appeal alongside flavor. 'Blonde de Lyon' is a French cultivar prized for tender, pale green leaves and mild taste.
