Chinese artichoke
Also known as: chorogi; crosnes; crosnes du Japon; Japanese artichoke; knotroot
An herbaceous, tuberous perennial to 60cm tall, with 4-angled stems and finely hairy, textured leaves. In summer purple-pink flowers are borne on erect flower stalks. The small, knobbly tubers (crosnes) can be eaten raw, cooked or pickled
Scientific classification
- Species
- Chinese artichoke (Stachys affinis)
- Genus
- Stachys
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Chinese artichoke
Distribution map
China to Myanmar
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Chinese artichoke
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Chinese artichoke care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division
Growing
GrowingPlant tubers in spring, in a fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun. Tubers can be harvested from November as they are needed
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
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