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pignut

Conopodium majus

Low Maintenance

Genus: Conopodium
Family: Apiaceae
Common Names: earth nut, earth chestnut [3]

About this plant

The pignut has ferny, carrot-like, basalfoliage in spring and in April and June carries delicate, white, umbel flowers on stems reaching less than 30cm. The small round tuber is a food for badger and human foragers alike

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers dryish conditions, well-drained and slightly acidic soils. Found naturally in open grassland and woods

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Wildflower MeadowBanks SlopesGround Cover

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years