Blue Lettuce (Lactuca Pulchella) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Lactuca pulchella is a perennial flowering plant native to North America, belonging to the sunflower family Asteraceae. It features blue to violet dandelion-like flowers and grows up to about 1 meter tall.

Blue Lettuce

Blue Lettuce

Lactuca Pulchella

Lactuca pulchella is a perennial flowering plant native to North America, belonging to the sunflower family Asteraceae. It features blue to violet dandelion-like flowers and grows up to about 1 meter tall.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
3-8

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:ornamental, pollinator support, groundcover

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Blue Lettuce

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae
Genus:Lactuca