Good King Henry (Blitum bonus-henricus) walnut_sales_blocked It's notable for the large

It's notable for the large size and good flavour

deep flavor

These hard to find mature trees in southern Manitoba have made it through some selection pressure to be hardy to the Canadian prairies

Flowers are small and greenish and appear on tall spikes later in the season

Mature Size: 4-5 ft tall

Good King Henry (Blitum bonus-henricus) walnut_sales_blocked It's notable for the largeCold hardy perennial sometimes called poor mans asparagus or perennial spinach. Native to Europe but naturalized widely and hardy in Zone 3. Plants form clumps with arrow shaped leaves that are edible in spring and summer. Traditionally used as a pot herb, leaves are cooked and eaten like spinach. Flowers are small and greenish and appear on tall spikes later in the season. Grows well in average garden soil and spreads gradually over time. Low