Fedia cornucopiae
horn of plenty
A low-growing, hardy annual, to around 35cm in height, with mid-green, oval fleshy foliage with toothed edges. Clumps of dark pink-purple flowers appear on two v-shaped stems from spring through to summer. Grown as a salad crop in some Mediterranean countries. The leaves and flowers are both succulent and crisp and the flowers look pretty in salads. Great for bees and other pollinators
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Valerianaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Sow in modules in peat-free seed compost from early March, or in situ in moist but well-drained soil in a sunny position, from April onwards
Propagation
Propagate by seed in early spring under glass, or in situ in mid-spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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