Adenophora remotiflora
At a glance
- Lifecycle
- Perennial (hardy)
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Frost limit
- −23.3 °C
Cultivation
Prefers a light rich slightly alkaline soil that is not too dry, and a warm sunny position. Plants are intolerant of root disturbance. The young growth is extremely attractive to slugs, they have been known to destroy even mature plants[K]. There is some confusion over this name. Some reports, especially refer to A. remotifolia. Miq. We assume that this is a mis-spelling for this species but we could be wrong[K].
Propagation
Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe. Plant out into their permanent positions whilst young. Basal cuttings in spring[K]. Division in spring - very difficult because the plant dislikes root disturbance..
Edible uses
Root - raw or cooked. Buds - cooked. We do not know if this report refers to the flowers or the leaves[K].
Medicinal uses
The root is antidote, demulcent, expectorant. The root is used in the treatment of poisonous bites and medicinal poisoning.
Habitat
Woods in mountains, C. and S. Japan.
Native range
E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea