A perennial from Japan and Korea with green pinnate foliage, downy-white beneath when mature. The young leaves and seedlings are used in salads and soups and, after being boiled briefly, they are pounded into glutinous rice dumplings to which they add delightful colour, aroma and flavour. Also used in Korean sweets. 3-4 ft.
Classification:
Hardy, Perennial
Price:
£2.10 per packet
Guide prices for information only: Euros: € 2.34 US Dollars: $ 3.22