Synurus palmatopinnatifidus - (Makino.)Kitam.
(Makino.)Kitam.
Description
Synurus palmatopinnatifidus is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Edible Uses
Condiment. Young leaves - cooked. The leaves can also be dried and sprinkled on other foods.
Distribution
E. Asia - central and southern Japan, Korea.
Where It Grows
Coming Soon
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in any fertile well-drained soil, preferably slightly alkaline in nature, in full sun.
Propagation
Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a cold frame in spring. Surface sow or only just cover the seed and do not allow the compost to dry out. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring.
