Forms striking rosettes of deep purple, spoon-shaped leaves. Leaves are tender and slightly mustard-flavored. Performs well in cool-season planting with good frost tolerance. Great raw in salads or lightly stir-fried and braised. Status: F1 hybrid brassica Days to maturity: 40–50 Harvest size: 6–8 inch rosettes Cold hardiness: Hardy in zones 5–9