Scorzonera, Black Salsify, Black Vegetable-oyster Plant, Serpent Root, Viper's Grass 'VRN Westlandia'

Scorzonerahispanica

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Scorzonera (skor-ZON-er-uh)
Species
hispanica (his-PAN-ih-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | April 2005 | neutral

From Bakker Brothers, who offer this description; "A very productive variety with long, cylindrical blunt roots. The roots have a thin to...Read More

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