MattRosesla
- Product number: 195900
- Origin: North America
- Latin: Tradescantia ohiensis
A well-known garden plant, commonly native to the USA, very easy to grow. What not everyone knows: the entire plant is edible! The tender, long, young leaves are delicious in salads; don't be alarmed by the "after-drip" of the leaves, this moisture blends perfectly with dressing. Briefly cooking it with soup, mixing it with spinach, or stir-frying are also possibilities. The stems are a delicacy as an asparagus substitute, and the (freshly picked) sky-blue flowers are delicious snacks or an elegant topping on salads. Such a "sailor blue" raw vegetable is irresistible! This perennial plant grows considerably in the garden but can also thrive (for many years) in a large pot. Give them a sunny to semi-shaded spot with sufficient water.
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Latin: Tradescantia ohiensis
Dutch: Matrozensla
Also: Matrozenblauwe
English: Bluejacket / Spiderwort
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- Flower colour: Sky-blue flowers
- Origin: North America
- Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
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- Winter hardy: Moderately frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Tradescantia ohiensis
- Dutch: Sailors' salutes
- Also known as: Sailor blue
- English: Bluejacket / Spiderwort
