Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
California
Types
Not Available
Ulva lactuca, Ulva intestinalis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
Coastal Regions, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Yellow green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oval
Cone shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Bone strength, Rich in Iron, Rich in protein
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in salads, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS americana
DUDLEYA caespitosa
Common Name
Wild Plum
Sealettuce, Sand lettuce, Coast dudleya
In Hindi
जंगली बेर
Sea Lettuce
In German
wild Plum
Meersalat
In French
wild Plum
La laitue de mer
In Spanish
ciruelo silvestre
lechuga de mar
In Greek
Κορόμηλο
θάλασσα Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
Wild Plum
alface mar
In Polish
dzikiej śliwy
Sea sałata
In Latin
Wild Plum
Lactuca mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Sedeae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Plum and Sea Lettuce
Season and care of Wild Plum and Sea Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Plum and Sea Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Plum season is Spring and Summer and Sea Lettuce season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sea Lettuce is Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Plum and Sea Lettuce Physical Information
Wild Plum and Sea Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sea Lettuce height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Plum and Sea Lettuce are as follows:
Wild Plum flower color: White
Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sea Lettuce flower color: Yellow and Red
- Sea Lettuce leaf color: Gray Green, Yellow green and Gray
Care of Wild Plum and Sea Lettuce
Care of Wild Plum and Sea Lettuce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Lettuce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.