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Merlot Lettuce

Scientific Name: Lactuca sativa 'Merlot'

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 6"-8"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 1-12

Merlot Lettuce plant details

Merlot Lettuce is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with burgundy foliage. In fall, spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Merlot Lettuce

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: award-winning, container plant, culinary, edible, showy, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Merlot Lettuce

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Glossy deep maroon ruffled leaves are high in health-giving anthocyanins, and make a colorful addition to spring salads. An amazingly beautiful lettuce that is also disease resistant and delicious in cool weather. Allow to bolt at will, the tower of maroon leaves will star in your mixed garden of flowers and veggies!

Gardening facts about Merlot Lettuce plant

How to Grow Merlot Lettuce

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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