Leaves of this heirloom are lavishly splashed wine-red against a background of bright green, and they sport this speckled coloration right from the seedling stage. 'Flashy Trout Back' is crisp whether harvested at tender baby leaf size or as mature full heads for big salads. Seed is carefully selected by Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seeds for densely color splashed leaves and great flavor. A treat for both eyes and palate.