This library and any plant lists generated from it reflect plants we’ve carried or could obtain over the past 12–18 months, not our current inventory or availability.
“Fire Wise” plants are not fireproof. These plants, when maintained properly, have a higher fire resistance reducing fire danger. This list is built on the recommendations of local governments and the Diablo Firesafe Council
Collard Greens
Brassica oleracea var. viridis
Height: 3 feet
Spacing: 18 inches
Sunlight:
Hardiness Zone: (annual)
Description:
Dark green leaves with cream spines make this plant a staple in the culinary world; withstanding moderate frost, this is a perfect cool weather performer; a slightly bitter taste makes it great for cooked side dishes as well as added to soups and stews
Edible Qualities
Collard Greens is an annual vegetable plant that is typically grown for its edible qualities. The oval dark green leaves with pointy creamy white spines can be harvested at any time in the season. The leaves have a bitter taste.
The leaves are most often used in the following ways:
- Fresh Eating
- Eating When Cooked/Prepared
- Cooking
Planting & Growing
Collard Greens will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. When planted in rows, individual plants should be spaced approximately 18 inches apart. This fast-growing vegetable plant is an annual, which means that it will grow for one season in your garden and then die after producing a crop.
This plant is typically grown in a designated vegetable garden. It does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is not originally from North America.
Collard Greens is a good choice for the vegetable garden, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. Because of its height, it is often used as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.
Plant lists (elsewhere on our site):
Popular searches:
Searching:
In keyword searches, precede the keyword with a “+” to only include plants and a “-” to exclude any plants that contain that keyword.
Enclose any phrase in quotation marks ““ to search for the phrase and not the individual words.
• Use “Quick Search” with “Search By Plant Names” to find plants that meet your criteria
• Use “Category links” to quickly find a grouping of plants
• Use “Advanced Search” to narrow the results within each category
• Use the “Hot Button” check box to prioritize a search attribute
My Wish List:
• Use the “Wish List” check box to save plants of interest for future reference
• Print out your list and bring it to the nursery as a shopping list
Remember, we may not currently have all the plants you choose in stock.