Adenophora lamarkii
Fisch.
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Description
Adenophora lamarkii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Edible Uses
Root - cooked. A sweet flavour.
Distribution
E. Europe.
Where It Grows
Coming Soon
Cultivation
Prefers a light rich slightly alkaline soil that is not too dry, and a warm sunny position. Intolerant of root disturbance. The young growth is extremely attractive to slugs, they have been known to destroy even mature plants.
Propagation
Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe. The seed can also be sown in spring. Surface sow 2 - 3 seeds per pot in the spring in order to avoid transplanting. We have found that if transplanted when very small seedlings grow away without difficulty. Germinates in 1 - 3 months at 10°c. Plant out into their permanent positions whilst young. Basal cuttings in spring. Division in spring - very difficult because the plant dislikes root disturbance..
