Daruma Wasabi
Scientific Name: Eutrema japonicum 'Daruma'
Also Known As
- Wasabi japonica 'Daruma'
- Wasabia japonica 'Daruma'
Plant type
perennial, herb, aquatic
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Daruma Wasabi plant details
Daruma Wasabi is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic herb with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Daruma Wasabi
- Plant type: perennial aquatic herb
- Plant family: brassicaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, culinary, edible, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Daruma Wasabi
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
This more heat tolerant (but still hates the heat) Wasabi is edible and delicious! Grow it in the shade in rich, moist, draining soil. Rounded leaves create clumps about 18” high and wide. Also good in pots (at least 10”); stems and leaves are edible, rhizome takes about 2 years to mature.
Gardening facts about Daruma Wasabi plant
How to Grow Daruma Wasabi
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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