A lovely herbaceous perennial grown for its attractive trifoliate leaves which are of the deepest purple-black. Sprays of tiny insignificant lilac flowers are borne during the Summer. Associates well with silver foliage. Will self seed freely. height and spread 45cm (1.5'). The leaves can be used raw in salads or lightly cooked
Common NameJapanese Honeywort
Approx Height (10 yrs.)30-60 cm (12-24")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSummer
Coloured FoliageRed-Purple Foliage
Edible Leaves, Seed or BerriesEdible Leaves
Plant TypeHerbaceous