common cowparsnip
Heracleum maximum
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A large herbaceous perennial with coarse, deeply lobed leaves and tall stems topped with flat-topped clusters of small white flowers. Native to eastern North America, it thrives in moist areas and can spread aggressively.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A large herbaceous perennial with coarse, deeply lobed leaves and tall stems topped with flat-topped clusters of small white flowers. Native to eastern North America, it thrives in moist areas and can spread aggressively.
Climate Match for your location
See how well common cowparsnip 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 to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation