This gorgeous hunk, named for the Oriole bird, will perch beautiful in your garden bed or in a pot. Planted in rows, or randomly among compatible companion plants or in your flower bed, they rise majestically bringing vibrant color, rich texture, and contrasting color to your landscape design.
Use the young leaves in salads or the mature leaves as steamed greens or succulent sautés.
To keep this luscious lovely jewel happy in your garden, select a space that provides the following
- 4-8 hours of direct sun
- Ideal Temperature: 50-75 Degrees F, but can thrive in desert temperatures 90 - 100+ degrees provided shade cloth is used to protect from scorching summer heat.
- Plant Spacing: 8"
- Frost Hardy: Yes
- Side dress with compost for best leaf production.
- Yields until very cold weather.
