RHS Other common names
barilla plant, European barilla plant, monk's beard, riscolo, roscano
Annual Biennial Cactus Succulent
An tender, annual succulent to around 60cm in height, with an unusual candlabra shape of green, needle-like leaves. Grown as a salad crop and used in Italian cooking, it has a similar crunchy texture to samphire, with a flavour akin to spinach Sow in March to April whilst the nights are still cool, using fresh seeds as they don't store well. Harvest from late spring to early autumn
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.5-1 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres