Natural Affinity Plants

Name: Good King Henry
SKU: 47
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Edible perennials, trees, and shrubs for sustainable gardening and food production

Good King Henry

$8.00 – $12.00

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Good King Henry, Blitum bonus-henricus Also called wild spinach or poor-man’s asparagus, Good King Henry is a traditional European green. Leaves taste similar to spinach when cooked. They can also be eaten raw, but may be slightly bitter. Good King Henry is a clumping perennial growing 2-3′ tall. It prefers loamy, well-draining soil and partial…

Category: Perennial Greens, Perennials

Good King Henry, Blitum bonus-henricus

Also called wild spinach or poor-man’s asparagus, Good King Henry is a traditional European green. Leaves taste similar to spinach when cooked. They can also be eaten raw, but may be slightly bitter.

Good King Henry is a clumping perennial growing 2-3′ tall. It prefers loamy, well-draining soil and partial shade in areas with hot summers. It is a cool-season crop and will bolt in hot weather.

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