Milk thistle
Lactuca serriola
Prickly lettuce is an easy-care wild edible that thrives in poor soils and requires minimal attention. This hardy annual self-seeds readily and tolerates drought once established. Young leaves can be harvested for salads, though they become bitter as the plant matures and flowers.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately And Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 25, 2018 by Fejul Xeto (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.