Heracleum moellendorfii
At a glance
- Lifecycle
- Perennial (hardy)
- Exposure
- Full sun
Cultivation
We have almost no information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in this country, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in much of Britain. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in any ordinary garden soil, doing best in moist soils or deep woodland.
Propagation
Seed - sow mid to late spring or early autumn in situ. Division in autumn.
Edible uses
Stem - raw or cooked.
Habitat
Hills, low mountains and lowland in C. and S. Japan.
Native range
E. Asia - Japan.