Tetragonia tetragonoides ‘NZ spinach’
$4.50
Ground cover, climber or trailer. Perennial. Forms mats to 10cm deep. Growth rate very fast. Use on banks, under trees and shrubs. Best in sand or dry, heavy soils. Full sun to part shade. Moderately frost tolerant. Extremely drought tolerant. Flowers in spring. Good weed suppressant. Edible berries for wildlife. Bush tucker plant – leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. Ideal coastal plant. Prune to size as required.
Refer also to ‘Succulents’.
Description
| Origin |
Tas,Vic,NSW,SA,WA,NZ |
| Form: |
Ground cover, climber or trailer |
| Type: |
Short-lived perennial |
| Height (typical): |
Mats to 10cm deep |
| Width (typical): |
Several metres |
| Growth rate: |
Very fast. |
| Uses: |
Banks, under trees & shrubs |
| Soil type: |
Moist sand or heavier soil types |
| Position: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Frost hardiness: |
Frost tender. |
| Drought tolerance: |
Moderately drought tolerant |
| Flowering time: |
Spring |
| Pruning: |
Only required to control size |
| Features: |
Very good “bush tucker”. Leaves need |
|
blanching prior to eating (oxalic acid). |
|
Small quantities can be eaten raw in salads. |
|
Often self-seeds so overcomes the short |
|
life span. |
