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    Cryptotaenia canadensis

    Also Known As

    • Canadian Honewort
    • Wild Chervil

    Plant type

    perennial, herb

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Cryptotaenia canadensis plant details

    Cryptotaenia canadensis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cryptotaenia canadensis

    Plant type: perennial herb
    Plant family: apiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: easy-to-grow, edible, self-sowing, spreading, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cryptotaenia canadensis

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    According to Dr. Allen's Edible Plants of the Gulf South, Wild Chervil or Honewort is an easy to grow, native, tuberous rooted perennial whose leaves, stems, and flowers are useful fresh in salads or can be cooked as a green, the tuberous roots can be used as a starch, and the seeds can be used as a spice. Grow it as a loose groundcover in shade to partial shade in a moist, but not soggy soil, preferably rich in organic matter. A host for the Eastern Black Swallowtail butterfly. This interesting member of the carrot family or Apiaceae is native to much of the eastern and central US with distribution extending well into Canada. May reseed under good conditions and will slowly develop into a mass of plants.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Cryptotaenia canadensis plant

    How to Grow Cryptotaenia canadensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Cryptotaenia japonica f. atropurpurea

    aka Cryptotaenia japonica 'Atropurpurea', Cryptotaenia japonica 'Purpurea', Atropurpurea Japanese Honeywort, Atropurpurea Japanese Parsley, Japanese Parsley

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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