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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

4 inch pot | $27

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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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The wasabi served in Japanese restaurants is not wasabi at all. It is made of horseradish, mustard, and green food colouring. Wasabia japonica is the real deal and is a very different culinary experience with a sweet heat and intensity that is more subtle and delicate than the fake stuff which can overpower you. 'Daruma' is a popular and vigorous variety with excellent green colour, size, and crisp flavour. After grating, allow to sit for a few minutes before eating for flavours to develop. Grow in moist to wet soils.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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.