Wild Arugula/Sylvetta
Diplotaxis tenuifolia 'Bellezia'
This wild arugula relative has a fiery nutty pungency and is more heat tolerant and cold tolerant than standard annual arugula, but grows much more slowly and attains only half the height. Its distinct look is considered an essential component of gourmet winter greens mixes. Flowers are also edible.
Water: Keep soil moist to slow bolting
Hardiness: Frost Hardy
Habit: Short-lived self-sowing perennial that grows in 8" wide rosettes
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
Origin: Mediterranean
Additional Characteristics: Edible Flower
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