cow parsnip
Heracleum lanatum ( syn. of H. sphondylium montanum
Overview
Cow parsnip is an herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. Its large, bristly leaves emerge from a single, hollow stem and a rosette base. Its bright white or cream-colored flowers bloom in flat-topped umbels, measuring up to 30 cm across. The plant typically grows to a height of up to 2 meters, usually in moist, shady meadows. It has valuable medicine properties for treatment of skin allergies, catarrh, headaches, and rheumatism. Cow parsnip is found in the temperate and boreal zones of the Northern Hemisphere. It can be a beneficial weed, though its presence should be monitored for its poisonous properties.
Care Guide
Watering
Frequent — every "2-3" days.
Light
Full sun.
Soil
Bog, Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 3-3.
Pruning
Best pruned in December, January, June, July, August, May.
Propagation
Seed Propagation
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Pest resistant, Disease resistant.
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