General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 12 - 36 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Uses: Vegetable
Edible Parts: Stem
Leaves
Roots
Eating Methods: Tea
Cooked
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Location: Toronto, Ontario
Date: 2020-12-24
Leafy vegetable Gynura bicolor.

Courtesy Crownsville Nursery
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