perennial⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high waterZone 7a – Zone 10b
Wasabi is a shade-loving perennial grown for its pungent rhizomes, which are grated fresh as a piquant condiment in Japanese cuisine. It requires consistently cool, moist conditions and is traditionally cultivated in mountain stream beds.
Overview
Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
slow
Size
1–1.5′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
semi-evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 7aZone 10b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7a to Zone 10b
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
Function & Care
ediblemedicinal
Edible Parts
rootleaf
Establishment & Care
Establishment
challenging
Maintenance
high
Years to Bearing
1 years
Propagation
seed, division
Notable Cultivars
Daruma and Hon-wasabi (true wasabi) are the most prized cultivars, with Hon-wasabi producing the highest quality, most pungent rhizomes.
