Chionographis japonica

At a glance

Lifecycle: Perennial (hardy)
Exposure: Partial shade
Frost limit: −17.8 °C

Cultivation

Prefers a moisture-retentive but well-drained humus-rich loamy soil and a position in light dappled shade. Plants are hardy to about -15°c but they often require some protection in the winter, especially in areas where cold temperatures are prolonged.

Propagation

Seed - we have no details for this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse as soon as it is ripe if possible otherwise in early spring. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or after flowering in the summer.

Edible uses

Leaves and young plants. No more details are given.

Habitat

Not known

Native range

E. Asia - C. and S. Japan, Korea.