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 | Heritage Perennial Profile |
Here's the complete description for this Heritage Perennial. Drop in any time to see the rest of our collection.
| Plant Number: 1.171.050 | USDA Zone: 4 - 9 |
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 | Cryptotaenia japonica atropurpurea |
| Common name : Purple-leaved Mitsuba |
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| Also known as Japanese Parsley, this has only recently arrived in North America. Plants form a low mound of purple-black foliage, making it an exceptional contrast plant. Small umbels of whitish flowers appear in summer. Excellent in pots and tubs or the border. Inclined to self sow all over, but removing flower heads will help to prevent this. Leaves and stems are edible, sometimes added to soups and salads for their celery-like flavor, but most often used as a garnish. Best in a moist, rich soil.
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Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
White
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage Color
Purple Black
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Containers
Culinary
Cut Flower
Edging
Massed
Woodland
Flower Head Size
Medium
Height
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Spread
25-30 cm
10-12 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Fast
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