Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H7
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1.5m | Max | 1.5m |
1m | Min | 1m |
5 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has no fragrance
Overview
This herbaceous perennial produces edible stems approximately 30 to 40cm in length which start light pink aging through red to green as they mature.
Common problems
Harvesting
Depending on growing method, forced stems can be taken from December onwards, outdoor plants from April.
Propagation
Division
Lift crowns in autumn or spring, divide the rhizome into section with each containing a portion of the thick fleshy root & a growing point. Discard the old centre and any decayed parts. Replant straight away.
Special Features
Attractive leaves
Crop rotation
Uses
Traditionally grown in the vegetable or kitchen garden it can also be included in mixed borders to provide alternative & attractive foliage cover.
Cullinary
Used to flavour food and drinks.