Chionographis japonica -

Family:	Melanthiaceae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	0.3
Synonyms:	C. lutea. Melanthium luteum.
Range:	E. Asia - C. and S. Japan, Korea.

Chionographis japonica () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 0.3m . It has a hardness rating of 7.
Chionographis japonica will flower in October to November. The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by

Soil Information

Chionographis japonica will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is / is important 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
Chionographis japonica prefers moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Not known

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Grows within a woodland garden
• Works within dappled Shade

Cultivation Details

Prefers a moisture-retentive but well-drained humus-rich loamy soil and a position in light dappled shade[1, 200]. It is well suited to the woodland garden[200]. Plants are hardy to about -15°c but they often require some protection in the winter, especially in areas where cold temperatures are prolonged[200].

Edible Uses*

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Edible Rating: 1/5
Leaves and young plants[177]. No more details are given.

• Leaves -

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 0/5
None known

Propagation

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.

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

The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
Huxley. A.
Author: Huxley. A.
Rating:
Publisher : Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
Date of Publication : 1992

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