perennial⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high waterZone 4a – Zone 9b
Mitsuba is a delicate Japanese herb with trefoil leaves and a mild parsley-like flavor prized in Asian cuisine. It thrives in moist, shaded conditions and self-seeds readily, making it valuable for woodland garden edges and permaculture systems.
Overview
Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1–1.5′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 4aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Native Range
Japan, East Asia
Function & Care
ediblemedicinal
Edible Parts
leafrootshoot
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
0 years
Propagation
seed, division
Notable Cultivars
Most mitsuba in cultivation is the wild type (var. japonica); some seed catalogs offer 'Green Mitsuba' selected for vigor and leaf production.
