Chinese Artichoke
Stachys affinis
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Chinese artichoke is a productive tuber-bearing perennial valued for its knobby, nutty-flavored edible rhizomes harvested in fall and winter. It forms attractive spikes of small pink to purple flowers and spreads via underground tubers, making it useful for permaculture systems.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
East Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Root layer
Root crops and the underground layer.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Chinese artichoke is a productive tuber-bearing perennial valued for its knobby, nutty-flavored edible rhizomes harvested in fall and winter. It forms attractive spikes of small pink to purple flowers and spreads via underground tubers, making it useful for permaculture systems.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Chinese Artichoke grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
East Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Root layer
Root crops and the underground layer.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation