Downy Cow-Parsnip (Heracleum pubescens)
At a glance
- Lifecycle
- Biennial
- Exposure
- Full sun
Cultivation
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
The young shoots are filled with a sweet aromatic juice and are eaten raw.
Habitat
Damp shady places.
Native range
W. Asia. Possibly naturalized in parts of C. and W. Europe.