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Stachys

(Labiatae - mint family)
About 300 species of herbs and subshrubs, of wide distribution. A few species are cultivated as ornamentals. S. affinis is cultivated for its edible root tubers.

affinis peren • ht 1½' • zones 5-9

Chinese artichoke; Japanese artichoke; chorogi

Stachys affinis - Jul 10 Stachys affinis - Jul 10


edible, ground cover, sun
China

Upright stems with hairy, crinkly leaves. Small white or pink flowers in summer. Produces an abundance of small, white, edible root tubers, for which it is much cultivated in Japan. Spreads to form a very solid ground cover.

cat # 6G7H
$7.95 each / 3+, $7.50 ea