perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 9b
A tall biennial or short-lived perennial with large, coarse leaves and purple thistle-like flowers that attract pollinators. The root is edible and has been used in herbal medicine and cuisine.
Takinogawa Long is a popular Japanese cultivar bred for long, tender roots. Gobo and Russian varieties are also common, differing mainly in root length and texture.
