Crassocephalum crepidioides
Also Known As
- Gynura crepioides
- KinJiSo
- OKINAWA SPINACH
- Velvet Plant
Plant type
perennial, herb
size
- H: 12"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Crassocephalum crepidioides plant details
Crassocephalum crepidioides is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb with green and purple foliage. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Crassocephalum crepidioides
- Plant type: perennial herb
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and purple
- Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
- Uses: edible, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Crassocephalum crepidioides
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
OKINAWA SPINACH - KinJiSo - A dense non-vining edible ground cover with shiny leaves, green on top, purple underneath. Great in salads or cooked, taste does not resemble spinach, but is crisp and nutty. Hardy in zone 9, likes sun to light shade, attracts butterflies, said to lower cholesterol. A host for the Kamehameha butterfly.
Gardening facts about Crassocephalum crepidioides plant
How to Grow Crassocephalum crepidioides
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- purple
Wildlife
- butterflies
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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