Wasabi japonica

$33.99

Wasabi japonica (Japanese Horseradish)

Evergreen, rhizomatous perennial with large, textured, green, heart-shaped leaves. Grows approximately 40 x 40cm. The rhizome and base of the stem is harvested and ground down to make wasabi paste. The foliage can be harvested and used fresh in salads, with a peppery bite similar to that of watercress.

Suits a shaded position with part sun. Requires sharply draining soil with plenty of moisture. Semi-aquatic. Frost tender.

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Sunlight:Filtered/partial sun
Temperature:High, frost free
Wind:Requires protection from wind
Moisture:Grows in wet/boggy soil or needs a lot of moisture, Grows in average garden conditions
Texture:Light, loose, free, Average garden conditions
SKU: WASJA-B2.5 Categories: , ,

Description

Wasabi japonica (Japanese Horseradish)

Evergreen, rhizomatous perennial with large, textured, green, heart-shaped leaves. Grows approximately 40 x 40cm. The rhizome and base of the stem is harvested and ground down to make wasabi paste. The foliage can be harvested and used fresh in salads, with a peppery bite similar to that of watercress.

Suits a shaded position with part sun. Requires sharply draining soil with plenty of moisture. Semi-aquatic. Frost tender.

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