Scorzonera, Black Salsify, Black Vegetable-oyster Plant, Serpent Root, Viper's Grass
Scorzonerahispanica

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Scorzonera (skor-ZON-er-uh)
Species: hispanica (his-PAN-ih-kuh)

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting