false snowparsley
Tilingia ajanensis
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Pl. 1351 — Tilingia ajanensis
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Overview
False snowparsley, scientifically known as Tilingia ajanensis, is a perennial plant native to regions including the Aleutian Islands, Amur, China North-Central, Chita, Irkutsk, Japan, Kamchatka, Khabarovsk, and other parts of Eastern Asia. This hardy plant thrives in moist conditions with light soil that can be sandy, medium, or clay-like, and requires full sun exposure to grow well. Standing at a modest height of 0.2 meters, false snowparsley is valued for its edible leaves, making it a useful addition to gardens where it can also serve as an ornamental plant due to its distinctive appearance.
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What is false snowparsley?
False snowparsley, scientifically known as Tilingia ajanensis, is a perennial plant native to regions including the Aleutian Islands, Amur, China North-Central, Chita, Irkutsk, Japan, Kamchatka, Khabarovsk, and other parts of Eastern Asia.
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VCultivation
Cultivation
False snowparsley thrives in full sun and prefers moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay). It is a perennial that grows to about 20 cm tall and is native to regions including the Aleutian Islands, Amur, China North-Central, Chita, Irkutsk, Japan, Kamchatka, Khabarovsk. The edible parts are its leaves. Given its hardiness in temperate regions, it can be propagated by seed or division.
Light
Full sun
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Life cycle
Perennial
Mature size
0.2 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow false snowparsley for the first time
8steps
Start with false snowparsley as a simple, low-maintenance perennial for your garden.
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What you'll need
A small plant or seeds, a trowel, and a watering can.
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Best time to plant
Plant in early spring after the last frost or in late summer for fall bloom.
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Soil and container prep
Choose a spot with full sun and prepare soil that is light, medium, or heavy but well-draining.
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Sowing or transplanting
Transplant young plants or sow seeds directly into the garden. Space them about 30 cm apart.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep soil moist and mulch around the base for added moisture retention.
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Ongoing care
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, especially in hot weather. Fertilize once a year with compost.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune dead leaves and spent flowers to maintain plant health and appearance.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in heavy clay soil without drainage, neglecting to mulch, not providing enough sunlight.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:Leaves
Edible uses: The leaves of false snowparsley are edible and can be consumed fresh or cooked. They are often used in salads for their mild flavor or steamed as a green vegetable. SKIP
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VIIDistribution
15 native · 0 introduced
Distribution
15 native · 0 introducedDistribution across1 continent· 15 native
Asia3 regions
native (3)ChinaJapanSouth Korea
Broader regions
native:Aleutian Is., Amur, Chita, Irkutsk, Kamchatka, Khabarovsk, Kuril Is., Magadan, Primorye, Sakhalin, Yakutskiya
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