Common Horseradish. Clump-forming perennial with long, puckered, dark green leaves rising from the fleshy roots, panicles of white flowers. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers May to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Armoracia rusticana
Clump-forming perennial with long, puckered, dark green leaves rising from the fleshy roots, panicles of white flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Armoracia |
|---|---|
| Species | rusticana |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Common Horseradish |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Culinary, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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