Chinese artichoke
- Product number: 409085.1
- Origin: East Asia
- Latin: Stachys affinis
FROM MAY-SEPTEMBER ONLY AVAILABLE POTTED. The tubers of this refined vegetable are special and exclusive! Known in England since 1882, praised for its pleasant, nutty taste. Mature tubers are 5 cm long and taper narrowly at both ends with approximately 6 constrictions. Fully winter hardy in our climate.
Names:
Latin: Stachys affinis
Dutch: Crosne
Also known as: Knolsteenbreek
English: Chinese Artichoke
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- Flower colour: Light pink to white
- Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
- Bulb / tuber size: Varies
- Attractive to insects:
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
- Winter hardy: Forst hardy
- Origin: East Asia
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Stachys affinis
- Dutch: Crosne
- Also known as: Cushion saxifrage
- English: Chinese Artichoke
