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hogweed

hogweed

Heracleum sphondylium

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 4aZone 9b

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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
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
2–5′ tall × 2–4′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Apiaceae

Native Range

Europe

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with