Woodland Lettuce, Wild Lettuce

At maturity, this species reaches approximately Typically ranges from 1 to 3 feet tall, presenting Lobed, broad, and sometimes slightly hairy along with Small, yellow to white flowers in composite heads, followed by Achene, small and with a tuft of white pappus for wind dispersal. These features are supported by a reliable Taproot with fibrous extensions, ensuring stability and sustained growth.

Native to Native to North America, Woodland Lettuce, Wild Lettuce thrives in Moist woodlands, shaded areas, and along streams at elevations around Typically found from sea level to 1,200 meters. Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zone Zones 3-7. Whether grown indoor, in a curated garden or a more natural setting, its ecological requirements help maintain its vigor over time.

You can use our free plant identify app PlantPlants to chose the best spot for Woodland Lettuce, Wild Lettuce, This plant prefers Partial to full shade and flourishes in Moist, loamy, or sandy soils with a soil pH of about 6.0 to 7.5.

Woodland Lettuce, Wild Lettuce needs watering,Regular watering; keep soil consistently moist but not soggy, guided by PlantPlants app, You can get plants daily watering schedule. to maintain Prefers moist conditions, ensure steady hydration. Applying water through Water at the base to prevent fungal issues supports even distribution and helps prevent overwatering or dryness.

Woodland Lettuce, Wild Lettuce performs best within 50 F to 80 F (10 C to 27 C). Its ideal growth occurs at around 60 F to 70 F (15 C to 21 C), though it tolerates ranges from Minimum 40 F (4 C), Maximum 90 F (32 C). Additionally, maintaining Moderate humidity; can tolerate higher humidity encourages healthy foliage and overall plant vigor.

Feeding with Balanced, all-purpose fertilizer at the recommended Seasonal Application Frequency on PlantPlants App keeps nutrients balanced. Incorporating Compost for improved fertility enhances soil structure and fertility, while staying alert to Yellowing leaves, stunted growth helps you adjust care as needed to maintain optimal plant health.

Regular attention ensures this plant’s beauty and longevity. As needed to control size and promote bushiness for Pinching back stems to encourage branching tidies its appearance, while Every 2-3 years, if grown in a pot may be necessary as it grows, requiring a 1-2 inches in diameter increase and a fresh Well-draining potting mix with organic matter. for Staking or Support. Generally does not require support.

During Dormant in winter, regrowing in spring, growth may slow and some Leaves may die back in winter can occur. For those looking to propagate, consider Seed propagation or division and provide Keep soil moist; germination takes 7-14 days when starting from seed. If using cuttings, follow Take stem cuttings in spring; root in moist soil or water to ensure successful rooting and healthy new plants.

our free plant identify and care app PlantPlants can help you diagnosisWoodland Lettuce, Wild Lettuce problems.Though generally robust, keep watch for Aphids, slugs, and snails and remain vigilant against Powdery mildew, root rot. Implementing Good air circulation, avoid overcrowding and applying Insecticidal soap for pests; fungicide for diseases when issues arise will help sustain the plant thriving.

This plant pairs nicely with Other woodland plants like ferns and wildflowers and shows No known allelopathic effects, making it a flexible choice for various Groundcover in shaded areas, naturalistic gardens.

the Edible Parts: Tender leaves and young shoots. Toxicty of Woodland Lettuce, Wild Lettuce, Generally non-toxic, though common wild lettuce can cause mild stomach upset if consumed in large quantities. learning about its Harvest in late spring to summer; pick young leaves before flowering, Salads and as a cooked green; can be used similarly to other greens, and Low in calories; contains vitamins A, C, and K can be intriguing for culinary explorers. Some traditions highlight its Traditionally used in herbal remedies for its sedative properties or note its Used by Native American tribes for medicinal purposes.

With an Not evaluated, but generally considered common, proper Habitat preservation, propagation in gardens