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Horseradish

Horseradish

Armoracia rusticana

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

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A vigorous perennial herb cultivated for its pungent, edible roots used as a condiment and in traditional medicine. The plant produces white flowers and large leaves but is primarily grown for underground rhizomes.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Brassicaceae

Native Range

Southeastern 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

Notable Cultivars

Common horseradish (Armoracia rusticana var. rusticana) is the standard culinary type; Variegated horseradish features cream-edged leaves but produces similar roots.

Companion Planting

Plants well with