Good King Henry

Good King Henry (Blitum bonus-henricus) is a perennial plant native to central and southern Europe, as well as the Baltic States and Albania. Known for its edible and medicinal properties, this plant thrives in moist conditions with light, medium, or heavy soil. It grows up to 0.4-0.8 meters tall and prefers a pH between 7 and 7.5. Good King Henry can be propagated by direct seeding outdoors four weeks before the last frost date or by dividing established plants. Its leaves are edible and have been used for centuries in cooking, while its medicinal uses include treatments for digestive issues. One distinctive feature of this plant is its light requirement; it prefers partial shade to full sun.