{"id":11984,"date":"2026-02-01T18:43:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T23:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rushworth.us\/lisa\/?p=11984"},"modified":"2026-02-14T11:45:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T16:45:24","slug":"plant-bonanza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rushworth.us\/lisa\/?p=11984","title":{"rendered":"Plant Bonanza"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are making a list of unique, nutritious to grow — I’ve gotten seeds for\u00a0most<\/em> of the ones that will grow in our area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Plant<\/strong><\/td>\nLatin name<\/strong><\/td>\nNotes<\/strong><\/td>\nAnnual or Perennial<\/strong><\/td>\nZone<\/strong><\/td>\nBenefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alfalfa<\/td>\nMedicago sativa<\/td>\nTrue Leaf Market<\/td>\nPerennial herb<\/td>\nZone 3-9<\/td>\nNutritious sprouts; soil improvement via N-fixation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amaranth<\/td>\nAmaranthus spp.<\/td>\nAlready have seeds<\/td>\nAnnual herb<\/td>\nZone 2-11<\/td>\nProtein-rich grain; mineral-dense greens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
American Chestnut<\/td>\nCastanea dentata<\/td>\nAlready have trees<\/td>\nPerennial tree<\/td>\nZone 4-8<\/td>\nStarchy, gluten-free nuts; wildlife support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ashitaba<\/td>\nAngelica keiskei<\/td>\nStrictly Medicinal – sold out<\/td>\nPerrenial<\/td>\nZone 7+<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Asparagus<\/td>\nAsparagus officinalis<\/td>\nPlanted at ridgeline<\/td>\nPerennial vegetable<\/td>\nZone 3-8<\/td>\nHigh in folate, vitamin K, and fiber<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Blue hubbard squash<\/td>\nCucurbita maxima \u2018Blue Hubbard\u2019<\/td>\nTrue Leaf Market<\/td>\nAnnual vine<\/td>\nZone 3-10<\/td>\nBeta-carotene-rich flesh; long storage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Breadfruit<\/td>\nArtocarpus altilis<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPerennial tree<\/td>\nZone 10-12<\/td>\nStarchy fruit staple; carbs, fiber, potassium; eaten roasted\/boiled\/baked<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Buckwheat<\/td>\nFagopyrum esculentum<\/td>\nAlready have seeds<\/td>\nAnnual herb<\/td>\nZone 3-10<\/td>\nGluten-free grain; high in rutin (flavonoid)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cattail<\/td>\nTypha spp.<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPerennial aquatic<\/td>\nZone 3-10<\/td>\nMultiple edible parts: spring shoots (\u201ccossacks\u201d), pollen (protein), rhizomes (starch)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chickweed<\/td>\nStellaria media<\/td>\nDave’s garden seeds<\/td>\nAnnual (often self-seeding)<\/td>\nZone 2-9<\/td>\nEdible greens; vitamin C and minerals; mild flavor for salads<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chicory<\/td>\nCichorium intybus<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPerennial herb<\/td>\nZone 3-9<\/td>\nInulin-rich roots; bitter greens for salads<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chokeberry \/ Aronia<\/td>\nAronia melanocarpa<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPerennial shrub<\/td>\nZone 3-8<\/td>\nVery high antioxidants (anthocyanins), vitamin C; tart berries for juice\/jam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chufa \/ Tiger Nut<\/td>\nCyperus esculentus var. sativus<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPerennial sedge (often grown as annual)<\/td>\nZone 8-11<\/td>\nNut-like tubers with healthy fats, resistant starch, fiber; used for horchata<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Comfrey<\/td>\nSymphytum officinale<\/td>\nRidgeline<\/td>\nPerennial herb<\/td>\nZone 3-9<\/td>\nNot nitrogen-fixing; excellent chop-and-drop mulch\/biomass, accumulates K\/Ca; use leaves sparingly if eaten due to PA alkaloids<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dandelion<\/td>\nTaraxacum officinale<\/td>\nAll over the place<\/td>\nPerennial herb<\/td>\nZone 3-10<\/td>\nLeaves\/roots rich in iron, vitamin A, K, C; edible greens, flowers, root coffee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duckweed<\/td>\nLemna spp.<\/td>\nAquatic<\/td>\nAquatic perennial<\/td>\nZone 4-11<\/td>\nHigh-protein feed; water remediation potential<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Egyptian Walking Onion<\/td>\nAllium \u00d7 proliferum<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPerennial<\/td>\nZone 3-9<\/td>\nReliable perennial onion greens and bulbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fava Bean<\/td>\nVicia faba<\/td>\nDave’s garden seeds<\/td>\nAnnual legume<\/td>\nZone 3-10<\/td>\nProtein, fiber, folate, iron; contains L-DOPA (used in Parkinson\u2019s research)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flax seeds<\/td>\nLinum usitatissimum<\/td>\nTrue Leaf Market<\/td>\nAnnual herb<\/td>\nZone 3-10<\/td>\nHigh in ALA omega-3, fiber, and lignans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Good King Henry<\/td>\nBlitum bonus-henricus<\/td>\nDave’s garden seeds<\/td>\nPerennial<\/td>\nZone 3-8<\/td>\nEdible spinach-like leaves and shoots; calcium, vitamin C, some B vitamins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Groundnut<\/td>\nApios americana<\/td>\nhttps:\/\/peacefulheritage.com\/products\/lsu-groundnut-plants-apios-americana-naturally-grown<\/td>\nPerennial vine (legume)<\/td>\nZone 4-9<\/td>\nProtein-rich edible tubers; nitrogen-fixing; also edible beans\/flowers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ironwort<\/td>\nSideritis spp. (e.g., Sideritis scardica)<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPerennial subshrub<\/td>\nZone 7-10<\/td>\nTraditional tea with antioxidant\/soothing properties<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jerusalem Artichoke \/ Sunchoke<\/td>\nHelianthus tuberosus<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPerennial tuber<\/td>\nZone 3-9<\/td>\nInulin-rich tubers (prebiotic), potassium; prolific, can spread<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lamb\u2019s Quarters<\/td>\nChenopodium album<\/td>\nDave’s garden seeds<\/td>\nAnnual<\/td>\nZone 2-11<\/td>\nTender greens high in protein (for a leaf), calcium, iron, vitamins A\/C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lovage<\/td>\nLevisticum officinale<\/td>\nAlready have seeds<\/td>\nPerennial<\/td>\nZone 4-9<\/td>\nStrong celery-like flavor for stocks\/salads; minerals; productive cut-and-come-again herb<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lupini Bean<\/td>\nLupinus albus<\/td>\nTrue Leaf Market<\/td>\nAnnual legume<\/td>\nZone 4-10<\/td>\nHigh-protein beans; nitrogen fixation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medlar<\/td>\nMespilus germanica (syn. Crataegus germanica)<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPerennial tree<\/td>\nZone 5-9<\/td>\nUnique fruit; vitamin C; winter delicacy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mesquite<\/td>\nProsopis spp. (e.g., P. glandulosa)<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPerennial tree<\/td>\nZone 8-11<\/td>\nLow-glycemic flour from pods; nitrogen fixer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Moringa<\/td>\nMoringa oleifera<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPerennial tree<\/td>\nZone 9-11<\/td>\nLeaves rich in vitamins A, C, calcium, and protein<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nine Star Broccoli<\/td>\nBrassica oleracea<\/td>\nhttps:\/\/plantingjustice.org\/products\/rare-perennial-9-star-broccoli – sold out<\/a><\/td>\nPerennial<\/td>\nZone 6-9<\/td>\nMultiple harvests of white heads and side shoots<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oca<\/td>\nOxalis tuberosa<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPerennial (often grown as annual)<\/td>\nZone 8-10<\/td>\nCarbohydrate-rich tubers; vitamin C, potassium; cool-climate Andean staple<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oyster Mushroom<\/td>\nPleurotus ostreatus<\/td>\n<\/td>\nFungus (cultivated)<\/td>\nZone 3-10<\/td>\nProtein; ergothioneine and other antioxidants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Palmer Amaranth<\/td>\nAmaranthus palmeri<\/td>\n<\/td>\nAnnual herb<\/td>\nZone 7-11<\/td>\nNutrient-dense greens; drought tolerance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prairie Turnip \/ Indian Breadroot<\/td>\nPediomelum esculentum<\/td>\nhttps:\/\/www.nortonnaturals.com\/products\/prairie-turnip-pediomelum-esculentum<\/td>\nPerennial legume<\/td>\nZone 4-7<\/td>\nEdible tuber with notable protein for a root; nitrogen-fixing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prickly Pear \/ Nopal<\/td>\nOpuntia ficus-indica<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPerennial cactus<\/td>\nZone 8-11<\/td>\nPads and fruits edible; fiber, vitamin C, magnesium; glycemic-friendly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Psin wild rice<\/td>\nZizania palustris<\/td>\nAquatic<\/td>\nAnnual aquatic grass<\/td>\nZone 3-8<\/td>\nNutritious whole grain; high in protein and minerals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Purple Collard Tree (cutting)<\/td>\nBrassica oleracea var. acephala (tree collards)<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPerennial<\/td>\nZone 8-10<\/td>\nNutrient-dense leafy greens year-round in mild climates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Purslane<\/td>\nPortulaca oleracea<\/td>\nAlready have seeds<\/td>\nAnnual<\/td>\nZone 2-11<\/td>\nSupplies omega-3 (ALA), vitamins A\/C, minerals; succulent, crunchy leaves<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rutabega<\/td>\nBrassica napus var. napobrassica<\/td>\nhttps:\/\/store.experimentalfarmnetwork.org\/products\/rutabangin-rutabaga-grex?_pos=1&_sid=365a8b7a1&_ss=r<\/td>\nBiennial (grown as annual)<\/td>\nZone 3-9<\/td>\nVitamin C\u2013rich storage root<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salsify<\/td>\nTragopogon porrifolius<\/td>\n<\/td>\nBiennial (grown as annual)<\/td>\nZone 5-9<\/td>\nFiber-rich root with unique flavor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scarlet Runner Beans<\/td>\nPhaseolus coccineus<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPerennial vine (annual in cold climates)<\/td>\nZone 7-10<\/td>\nEdible pods\/beans; attracts pollinators<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sea Buckthorn<\/td>\nHippophae rhamnoides<\/td>\nAlready in orchard<\/td>\nPerennial shrub<\/td>\nZone 3-7<\/td>\nVery high vitamin C; also vitamin E and carotenoids; edible berries and juice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Skirret<\/td>\nSium sisarum<\/td>\nhttps:\/\/store.experimentalfarmnetwork.org\/products\/skirret?srsltid=AfmBOoonPys7OfNy4DBFlsvT_QnLsmzgZ9nGsZ-KCrbNVE9gyPy7jyBa<\/td>\nPerennial<\/td>\nZone 4-9<\/td>\nSweet, parsnip-like roots; productive perennial<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sorghum<\/td>\nSorghum bicolor<\/td>\nAlready have seeds<\/td>\nAnnual grass<\/td>\nZone 6-10<\/td>\nStaple grain; antioxidant-rich varieties<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spirulina<\/td>\nArthrospira platensis<\/td>\nAquatic<\/td>\nTender perennial (cultured)<\/td>\nZone N\/A<\/td>\nVery high protein; iron; B vitamins (note: B12 present mostly as inactive analog)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stinging Nettle<\/td>\nUrtica dioica<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPerennial herb<\/td>\nZone 3-10<\/td>\nIron- and mineral-rich greens; tea; fiber crop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sweet Potato<\/td>\nIpomoea batatas<\/td>\nMake slips from sweet potato<\/td>\nTender perennial (grown as annual)<\/td>\nZone 8-11<\/td>\nHigh in beta-carotene (vitamin A) and fiber<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tamarillo<\/td>\nSolanum betaceum<\/td>\n<\/td>\nTender perennial shrub\/tree<\/td>\nZone 10-11<\/td>\nVitamin C\u2013rich tangy fruit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tepary Bean<\/td>\nPhaseolus acutifolius<\/td>\nFarmDirectSeeds<\/td>\nAnnual legume<\/td>\nZone 5-11<\/td>\nHigh vegetable protein and fiber; drought-tolerant staple bean<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wild Lettuce<\/td>\nLactuca virosa<\/td>\n<\/td>\nBiennial herb<\/td>\nZone 6-9<\/td>\nLeaves and latex traditionally used for calming<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Winged bean<\/td>\nPsophocarpus tetragonolobus<\/td>\nTrue Leaf Market<\/td>\nPerennial vine (grown as annual in cooler zones)<\/td>\nZone 9-12<\/td>\nVery protein-rich; multipurpose plant; nitrogen fixer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wolffia<\/td>\nWolffia spp.<\/td>\nAquatic<\/td>\nAquatic perennial<\/td>\nZone 5-11<\/td>\nVery high protein biomass; potential food\/feed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wormwood<\/td>\nArtemisia absinthium<\/td>\nDave’s garden seeds<\/td>\nPerennial herb<\/td>\nZone 4-9<\/td>\nBitter aromatic used sparingly as culinary\/aperitif flavor; stimulates digestion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yarrow<\/td>\nAchillea millefolium<\/td>\nAlready have seeds<\/td>\nPerennial herb<\/td>\nZone 3-9<\/td>\nAromatic leaves\/flowers used as a culinary herb\/tea; digestive and bitter-tonic qualities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Udo<\/td>\nAralia cordata<\/td>\nrhizomes are best<\/td>\nPerennial herb<\/td>\nZone 4-8<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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We are making a list of unique, nutritious to grow — I’ve gotten seeds for\u00a0most of the ones that will grow in our area. Plant Latin name Notes Annual or Perennial Zone Benefit Alfalfa Medicago sativa True Leaf Market Perennial herb Zone 3-9 Nutritious sprouts; soil improvement via N-fixation Amaranth Amaranthus spp. Already have seeds …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[983],"tags":[38,970],"class_list":["post-11984","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-fruits-and-vegetables","tag-gardening","tag-plants"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rushworth.us\/lisa\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11984","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rushworth.us\/lisa\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rushworth.us\/lisa\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rushworth.us\/lisa\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rushworth.us\/lisa\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11984"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.rushworth.us\/lisa\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11984\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12019,"href":"https:\/\/www.rushworth.us\/lisa\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11984\/revisions\/12019"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rushworth.us\/lisa\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11984"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rushworth.us\/lisa\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=11984"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rushworth.us\/lisa\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=11984"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}