Other common names
chorogi, crosnes, crosnes du Japon, Japanese artichoke, knotroot
Synonyms
Stachys tuberifera
Herbaceous Perennial
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
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.5-1 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres