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Arugula
Scientific Name: Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa
Also Known As
- Brassica eruca
- Eruca eruca
- Eruca sativa
- Raphanus eruca
- Rocket Salad
- Roquette
- Rucola
- Rugula
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 1-12
Arugula plant details
Arugula is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer cream and tan flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Arugula
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: brassicaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream and tan blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, culinary, edible
GROWING CONDITIONS for Arugula
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Arugula--mounding plant great for salads. Leaves have a horseradish flavor.
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By: Kristine Paulus
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How to Grow Arugula
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- tan
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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