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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Adenophora remotiflora is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

A. remotifolia. Miq.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Root
Edible Uses:

Root - raw or cooked[105, 177, 179]. Buds - cooked[177]. We do not know if this report refers to the flowers or the leaves[K].

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Medicinal Uses

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Antidote Demulcent Expectorant

The root is antidote, demulcent, expectorant[174, 178, 218]. The root is used in the treatment of poisonous bites and medicinal poisoning[174, 178].

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Prefers a light rich slightly alkaline soil that is not too dry, and a warm sunny position[1, 200]. Plants are intolerant of root disturbance[1]. The young growth is extremely attractive to slugs, they have been known to destroy even mature plants[K]. There is some confusion over this name. Some reports, especially [105] and [179] refer to A. remotifolia. Miq. We assume that this is a mis-spelling for this species but we could be wrong[K].

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Propagation

Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe[200]. The seed can also be sown in spring. Surface sow 2 - 3 seeds per pot in the spring in order to avoid transplanting[133]. We have found that if transplanted when very small seedlings grow away without difficulty[K]. Germinates in 1 - 3 months at 10°c[133]. Plant out into their permanent positions whilst young. Basal cuttings in spring[K]. Division in spring - very difficult because the plant dislikes root disturbance[1]..

Other Names

If available other names are mentioned here

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Found In

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal
Adenophora denticulata		Perennial	0.5	6-9		LM	N	M	2	0
Adenophora divaricata		Perennial	1.0	-		LM	N	M	2	0
Adenophora lamarkii		Perennial	0.6	5-9		LM	N	M	2	0
Adenophora latifolia		Perennial	0.5	-		LM	N	M	2	0
Adenophora liliifolia	Ladybells, Lilyleaf	Perennial	0.5	3-8	M	LM	N	M	2	0
Adenophora nikoensis		Perennial	0.3	5-9		LM	N	M	2	0
Adenophora stricta	Sha Shen, Ladybells	Perennial	1.0	7-9		LM	N	M	2	1
Adenophora triphylla	Nan Sha Shen	Perennial	1.0	6-9		LM	N	M	2	1
Adenophora verticillata		Perennial	1.0	6-9		LM	SN	M	2	2

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

Adenophora remotiflora - (Siebold.&Zucc.)Miq.