Horseradish
Armoracia rusticana
Brassicaceae
Other names
Red Cole
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Native distribution
Not Native to the Finger Lakes Region, Cultivated and Naturalized Througout Much of Europe; Naturalized in N. America
Biocultural value
Grated roots are made into condiments and sauces.
Location
Mundy Wildflower Garden, Robison Herb Garden, Pounder Vegetable Garden and Climate Change Garden
Source of plant
George W. Park Seed Co. Inc.
Description
Deep-rooted, strong perennial; lower leaf blades to 15" long, and 9" across, crenate-dentate or jagged,sometimes dissected into linear segments, upper stem leaves lanceolate to oblong; flowers in a terminal panicle in spring.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
food
Status
L3|SNR|GNR