Sissoo Spinach, Narrowleaf (Alternanthera sissoo)
Regular price $18.95A Hardy, Perennial Supergreen for Your Garden
Narrowleaf Sissoo Spinach is a resilient, fast-growing perennial green native to Southeast Asia. Known for its slender, narrow leaves and high nutritional value, this versatile plant is a must-have for gardeners in tropical and subtropical climates. Thriving in zones 9-11, it grows as a low-maintenance ground cover or as an edible addition to your food forest. It can also be cultivated as an annual in cooler regions, making it accessible to gardeners everywhere.
This nutrient-packed leafy green is rich in vitamins A and C, calcium, and iron. With a mild, slightly nutty flavor, it’s perfect for use in salads, stir-fries, soups, or smoothies. Unlike traditional spinach, Sissoo Spinach thrives in heat and humidity, staying lush and productive even in challenging conditions.
Plant in well-draining soil with partial to full sun exposure. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to encourage rapid growth. Prune regularly to promote fresh, tender leaves.
Plant Type:
Perennial Evergreen Herb
Harvest Season:
Year-round
Sisssoo Spinach perennial to zones 9-11 but can be grown as an annual and harvested in northern climates all summer long!
Mature Size:
Up to 3 ft. tall and 4 ft. wide
Soil & Moisture:
Nitrogen-rich soil with plenty of organic matter and water. Drought tolerant once established.
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Planted in partial shade, Sissoo Spinach will grow deep green, tender leaves. Leaves will be lighter or darker depending on the amount of shade or sun provided.
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Fast, Medium
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 8-11 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Propagation:
Grown from cutting and will grow large enough to have bountiful harvest capability within the year.
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Sow Exotic carries many different varieties of tropical perennial greens including Okinawa Spinach, Longevity Spinach, Sissoo Spinach and annuals like Lagos Spinach and Malabar Spinach. Grow them all together in our Summer Spin-Off: Tropical Greens Bundle.
