perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 5a – Zone 11b
Perennial arugula is a long-lived, peppery leafy green that produces tender, deeply lobed leaves year-round in mild climates and regrows vigorously after harvest. Unlike annual arugula, it forms a more substantial plant and tolerates repeated cutting, making it ideal for continuous harvesting in permaculture systems.
Overview
Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1–2′ tall × 1.5–2.5′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 5aZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 11b
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
SpringSummerFall
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
pioneer
Native Range
Mediterranean
Function & Care
dynamic accumulatorediblepollinator nectary
Edible Parts
leafflowerseed
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
0 years
Propagation
seed
Notable Cultivars
No widely recognized named cultivars exist; plants are typically sold as species seed or divisions. Seed sourced from Europe tends to be slightly more robust and cold-tolerant than domesticated strains.
