Orychophragmus violaceus
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| Orychophragmus violaceus | |
| Light: |  |
| Moisture: |  |
| Hardiness: | 7 |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Height: | 1' |
| Width: | 1' |
| Native to: | |
| Edible Rating: |  |
| Tea: | Yes |
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Orychophragmus violaceus
Propagation: Seed - sow in situ in spring or early summer.
Cultivation: Succeeds in a fertile well-drained soil in a sunny position[1].
Plants are not very cold-tolerant[2], but they can be overwintered outdoors in areas where winter temperatures do not fall below about -5°c[1].
This species is cultivated as a vegetable in China[1].
Range: E. Asia - eastern China to Korea.
Habitat: Roadsides, gardens, forests, fields, thickets, valleys, hillsides and sunny slopes from near sea level to 1500 metres[3].
Edibility: Leaves - cooked[1].
Pollinators: Insects
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Drainage: Prefers well drained soil.
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Huxley, Anthony. The New Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Gardening. MacMillan Press, 1992.
- ↑ Brickell, Christopher. The RHS Gardener's Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers. Dorling Kindersley Publishers, 1990.
- ↑ Flora of China. 1994.