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Red Iceburg Lettuce

Scientific Name: Lactuca sativa 'Red Iceberg'

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 1-12

Red Iceburg Lettuce plant details

Red Iceburg Lettuce is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with burgundy, green and variegated foliage. In fall and spring flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Red Iceburg Lettuce

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy, green and variegated
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Red Iceburg Lettuce

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An attractive mid-sized iceburg lettuce with copper-red leaf edges. More heat tolerant than most iceburgs, it also holds well and has a mild, sweet flavor and crisp texture.

Gardening facts about Red Iceburg Lettuce plant

How to Grow Red Iceburg Lettuce

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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