Canadian honewort typically starts flowering in May.
Canadian honewort
Cryptotaenia canadensis
Canadian Honewort (Cryptotaenia canadensis) is an amazing plant species native to North America that should not be overlooked. It is an attractive, low-maintenance perennial with feathered bright green foliage that will brighten up shady areas. It produces scented white and pink flowers that are loved by both humans and pollinators. With its deep, carrot-like roots, it also helps to aerate and enrich the soil. Canada Honewort is an easy-to-grow, versatile plant that can be used in gardens, containers, or planter boxes. As an added bonus, it's edible and adds a unique sweet flavor to salads or other dishes. Just one plant can add an undeniable flavor of pleasure to any garden.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Root Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Partial sun Shade
Soil:
Loamy Humus
Fruits:
green,brown,white Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Canadian honewort should be watered deeply and infrequently. Water the plant once per week or every 2 weeks, depending on soil and climate conditions. Provide enough water so that it penetrates the soil to a depth of 6 to 8 inches. Allow the soil to dry out to the touch between waterings. Over-watering can lead to root rot and other fungal diseases, so be careful not to over-water. If the leaves begin to droop, water immediately. Generally a good soak should be enough to maintain a healthy Canadian honewort plant.
sunlight
Canadian honewort needs at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. The ideal amount of sunlight for this plant species is between 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight. As a moderately shade-tolerant plant, Canadian honewort can thrive in dappled or partial shade for most of the day as long as it is receiving some direct sunlight every day. If possible, it should be exposed to morning sunlight and kept out of the heat of the afternoon sun.
pruning
Pruning Canadian honewort should take place in late winter or early spring when the plants are still dormant. It is best to prune back the plant after it dies back in the winter and before new growth begins in the spring. Remove dead or damaged branches and thin the plant to encourage healthy growth. Prune away any dense, crowded areas to give the plant better air circulation. Cut stems back to healthy buds or healthy lateral branches.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The harvesting season for Cryptotaenia canadensis typically begins in June and ends in August.
