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Chionographis japonica

a perennial member of the Chionographis genus in the family Melanthiaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Height
0.3 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

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Leaves and young plants[2]. No more details are given.

Plant part
Leaves

Environment

Range
E. Asia - C. and S. Japan, Korea.
Habitat
Not known
Shade tolerance
partial shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 7+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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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.

Cultivation

This section contains historical Plants For A Future notes marked noncommercial.

Prefers a moisture-retentive but well-drained humus-rich loamy soil and a position in light dappled shade[1][3]. It is well suited to the woodland garden[3]. Plants are hardy to about -15°c but they often require some protection in the winter, especially in areas where cold temperatures are prolonged[3].

References

  1. F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00

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  2. Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984-00-00 ISBN 3874292169

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  3. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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