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
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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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