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hogweed
Heracleum sphondylium
perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
A vigorous biennial or short-lived perennial with large, coarse leaves and flat-topped clusters of small white to pink flowers. Common in meadows and disturbed areas; spreads readily by seed.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9bSeasonality
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
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Europe
Function & Care
biomass/mulchdynamic accumulatorpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
leafseedroot
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation