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Good King Henry

Good King Henry

Chenopodium bonus-henricus

perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 9b

Good King Henry is a perennial vegetable with spinach-like leaves and edible shoots, historically valued as a spring green and potherb. It self-seeds readily and is a low-maintenance addition to permaculture systems.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b

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

early successional

Native Range

Central Europe

Function & Care

biomass/mulchdynamic accumulatorediblewildlife benefit

Edible Parts

leafshoot

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
1 years
Propagation
seed, division