Description

BOTANICAL NAME: Diplotaxis, “Sylvetta”, “wall rocket” , “wild rocket”

Perennial arugula flowers have a wonderful aroma that will permeate your entire garden.  Honeybees love this flower!  The flowers, buds and leaves are edible and make a very special salad by themselves or mixed with other greens.  The flavor is spicier than common arugula- use on pizzas, sandwiches, sauteed, even as a pesto! Leaves will keep 7-10 days in the salad crisper in your refrigerator.

If left alone, the plant can grow to around 2 feet tall and 2 feet wide.  However, keeping the arugula leaves harvested results in more tender new leaves.

 Plant Information

• Zones: 5-8
• Ship Season: Mid-April through late Fall
• Ships as:  Seeds
• Soil: Well drained. Will tolerate poor soils.
• Sun:  Part or Full Sun
• Bloom Time: Spring through Fall (Fragrant yellow flowers)
• Harvest: Late Spring until Fall Frost (Leaves and flowers are edible)