Botanical Name: Common Names:
Oenanthe javanica Java Water Dropwort, Japanese Parsley, Chinese Celery, Indian Pennywort, Water Celery, ,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Herbs & Vegetables, Water Plants Upright
Description:
Short-lived perennial with green celery-like foliage and tiny white flowers during Summer. Leaves and stems are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. Grows approx. 1m tall.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy
Landscape Use(s)
Aquatic Garden, Edible Garden, Rain Gardens, Shady Garden, Wetlands
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods
Family Name: Origin:
Apiaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: High, Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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