Editing Good King Henry (section)

== Characteristics ==

* '''Physical Characteristics''': Good King Henry grows up to 60 cm tall, with triangular to diamond-shaped leaves that are 5–10 cm long. The flowers are small, greenish, and produced in tall spikes<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_goosefoot</ref>. The plant is deep-rooted and can thrive in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade<ref>https://rhs.org.uk/plants/525046/blitum-bonus-henricus/details</ref><ref>https://permablitz.net/hero-of-the-month/good-king-henry</ref>.
* '''Growing Conditions''': It prefers moist but well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide pH range<ref>https://rhs.org.uk/plants/525046/blitum-bonus-henricus/details</ref>. The plant is generally pest- and disease-free<ref>https://rhs.org.uk/plants/525046/blitum-bonus-henricus/details</ref>.
* '''Lifecycle''': As a perennial, it can be harvested year after year. New shoots can be cooked like asparagus, while leaves can be eaten raw or cooked like spinach<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_goosefoot</ref><ref>https://permablitz.net/hero-of-the-month/good-king-henry</ref>.

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