Aegopodium alpestre -

Family:	Umbelliferae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	0.45
Synonyms:
Range:	E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Siberia

Aegopodium alpestre () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 0.45m . It has a hardness rating of 0.
Aegopodium alpestre will flower in December to January. the seeds ripen from February to March
The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by Insects

Soil Information

Aegopodium alpestre will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is not necessary for the soil to be well drained.
The soil prefers the following PH / acid levels :
- pH of less than 6, Acidic soils
- pH between 6 and 8, Neutral soils
- pH greater than 8, Basic soils
Aegopodium alpestre prefers moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Aegopodium alpestre can grow in full, semi shaded areas and areas with no shade.

Damp woods in mountains, C. and S. Japan[58].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Grows within a woodland garden
• Works within dappled Shade
• Grows in a shady edge
• Is suited to a deeply shaded location

Cultivation Details

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 the country. It is likely to succeed in sun or light shade and to prefer a moist soil[K].

Edible Uses*

* See disclaimer
Edible Rating: 1/5
Young shoots - cooked[177].

• Leaves -

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 0/5
None known

Propagation

Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring. Very easy, the divisions can be planted out straight into their permanent positions.

Known Hazards

None known

Other Uses

None known

Cultivars

no recorded cultivars

References

Flora of Japan. (English translation)
Ohwi. G.
Author: Ohwi. G.
Rating:
Publisher : The standard work. Brilliant, but not for the casual reader.
Date of Publication : 1965

Flora of Japan

Author:
Rating: www.foj.info
Publisher : An on-line version of the flora - an excellent resource.
Date of Publication : 0

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