Plant Names
Lactuca floridana
Woodland Lettuce
laitue de Floride
Plant Characteristics
Bloom Colour: Blue
Bloom Period: Aug - Oct
Max Height: 2.0 feet
Max Width: 2.0 feet
Light Condition:
More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Less than 2 or 3 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Tolerates medium soil condition
Tolerates wet soil condition
More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Less than 2 or 3 hours of direct sun a day
Tolerates medium soil condition
Tolerates wet soil condition
Lifespan:
Annual
plants that have a lifespan of one year
Gardener Experience:
Self-seeding
Self-seeding
Landscape Uses:
Suitable for woodland gardens
Suitable for woodland gardens
Ecological Benefits:
No ecological benefits information available.
Tolerates:
Special Features and Considerations:
This plant causes skin rashes
This plant causes skin rashes
Seed and plant distribution status
Seeds in stock
Available at table Shade
Available at table Shade
We currently accept seeds for this plant
Fun Facts
Woodland lettuce is a tall, airy native biennial or short-lived perennial. Its slender stems can reach impressive heights, topped with loose sprays of small, pale blue to lavender flowers.
Unlike garden lettuce, this species is grown primarily for its ecological value and architectural presence. Its height and delicate branching structure add a light, transparent quality to native plantings.
In the garden, woodland lettuce is well suited to woodland edges, pollinator gardens, and naturalized meadows, where it can intermingle with grasses and taller perennials.
Unlike garden lettuce, this species is grown primarily for its ecological value and architectural presence. Its height and delicate branching structure add a light, transparent quality to native plantings.
In the garden, woodland lettuce is well suited to woodland edges, pollinator gardens, and naturalized meadows, where it can intermingle with grasses and taller perennials.
Plant Location
Distribution according to VASCAN
Ephemeral
Native
Introduced
Excluded
Extirpated
Doubtful
Absent
Canadensis
No ecozone information available for this plant.
Ecological Benefits
Butterflies Supported by Lactuca floridana
No butterfly data available for this plant.
Specialized Bees Supported by Lactuca floridana
No bee data available for this plant.
Complementary Plants
- No complementary plants found.
Substitute For Non-Native Plants
No substitute plant data available for this plant.
Sowing Information
Download Seed Envelope Labels (PDF)
- Sowing depth: Sow just below surface
- Sow anytime
- Stratification duration: Not Available
- Self-seeding
- Notes: Can be sown in the Spring
Harvesting and Seed Sharing
- Harvest start month: October
- Harvesting indicator:
- Seeds have become fluffy and can be easily removed by shaking on gently pulling off from stem
- Harvesting:
- Shake seed head in paper bag
- Seed viability test:
- No test needed before donating
- Packaging measure: 1 rounded 1/4 teaspoon
- Seed storage:
- Air Dry in paper bag or open container, for a few days until crisp
- Shake seeds to move them once in a while to prevent molding
- Cultivar: No, you can donate without knowing the source as there are only straight species
- No harvesting video available at this time.