About
A perennial, often grown as an annual salad, to 30cm tall. Harvest leaves as needed and enjoy them raw, or wilted like spinach. It is cultivated for its edible, slightly succulent leaves which are borne on upright stems.
About the genus
Tetragonia includes herbaceous and sometimes woody species grown for their ornamental merit. The genus is represented in gardens by selected species and cultivars suited to a range of growing conditions
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from frosts
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free