Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Habitat
Floodplains, Shores of rivers or lakes
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
VALERIANELLA locusta
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Mache, corn salad, common cornsalad, lamb's lettuce, fetticus, fieldsalat, nut lettuce, field salad,rapunzel
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Lamb's Lettuce
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Feldsalat
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Mâche
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Miramores
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Μαρούλι αρνιού
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Alface-de-cordeiro
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Roszpunka
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Lactuca agni
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Valerianaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Valerianella
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Valerianoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Lamb's Lettuce and Black Cherry
Season and care of Lamb's Lettuce and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Lamb's Lettuce and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lamb's Lettuce season is and Black Cherry season is . The type of soil for Lamb's Lettuce is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lamb's Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Lamb's Lettuce and Black Cherry Physical Information
Lamb's Lettuce and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Lamb's Lettuce height is 7.60 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Lamb's Lettuce and Black Cherry are as follows:
Lamb's Lettuce flower color: White and Lavender
Lamb's Lettuce leaf color: Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Lamb's Lettuce and Black Cherry
Care of Lamb's Lettuce and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lamb's Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lamb's Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.