Adenophora verticillata
At a glance
- Lifecycle
- Perennial (hardy)
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Frost limit
- −17.8 °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].
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. Leaves - cooked.
Medicinal uses
This is a commonly used medicinal plant in China. The root is antidote, antifungal, cardiotonic, expectorant, febrifuge, expectorant, sialogogue, stomachic and tonic.
Habitat
Broad-leaved forests and shrubby formations.
Native range
E. Asia - Korea, Siberia.