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