Cardamine schinziana

Physical Characteristics

Cardamine schinziana is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from April to August, and the seeds ripen from May to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Japan, Korea.

Habitats

Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leafy stems - raw or cooked[105, 177]. A hot peppery flavour.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known