hogweed
Also known as: cadweed; clogweed; cow parsnip; eltrot; giant parsnip; madnep; meadow parsnip
The hogweed is more diminutive than its infamous cousin, giant hogweed and doesn't carry the same health warnings. Although it may reach 2m in height, it's generally much shorter at 1m. Stems are ridged and hollow, leaves hairy with broad, pinnate lobes. Off-white umbels are borne from midsummer to early autumn. It may be a biennial or monocarpic perennial.
Scientific classification
- Species
- hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium)
- Genus
- Heracleum
- Family
- Apiaceae
- TOXIC to skin with sunlight
- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
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- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of hogweed
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Culture
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Toxicity
TOXIC to skin with sunlight
Quick identification of hogweed
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hogweed care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- 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 seed
Growing
GrowingNaturally grows in grassy places of rough grazing, hedgerows and roadsides.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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