Culinary and medicinal plant ideal for edges, rockeries and pots.
Biennial. 50-70cm. Long stems. Green elliptic leaves. Lilac flowers at the end of the stem.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 50 |
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Climate Zone | Temperate areas, Temperate maritime |
Flower colour | Mauve |
Germination (in days) | 15-20 |
Hardiness | No drought resistant, Non hardy |
Life cycle | Biennial |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Culinary, Edging, Edible, Gardening, Medicinal, Rock garden |
Seeds per gram | 125 |
Soil - Moisture | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
Soil - Ph | No preference |
Soil - Type | Sand |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Direct sowing. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Grows on sandy, limestone and well drained soils.
The young leaves can be added to salads, sauces as a condiment or used as vegetables. They taste as cucumber. Digestive and diuretic properties.