Codonopsis pilosula

Sowing method: April-July, first in a warm spot; if no germination after 4 weeks, then give the sown seeds a cold period (refrigerator) of 2-4 weeks. Germination should follow once returned to warmth, otherwise repeat the cooling process.

.

Sowing/planting time:

• April
• May
• June
• July

Harvesting time:

• September
• October
• November

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Indoors
• Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

• Sun
• Partial shade

• Flower colour: Pale greenish-white with a purple exterior
• Origin: Asia
• Average growth height: More than 120 cm
• Annual or perennial: Perennial
• Attractive to insects: Various insects
• Winter hardy: Moderately frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Advanced

• Latin: Codonopsis pilosula
• Dutch: Dang-Shen
• Also known as: Poor Man's Ginseng
• English: Bonnet Bellflower, Bashfull

• All year round