I also sell these as live plants during the warmer months . See my other items for sale .
This is a vigorous growing perennial from Japan that forms clumps of lance-shaped, mid-green leaves that are yellowish when young. The tiny, star-shaped, white flowers are born in compact, slender spikes that are nodding when in bud, but straighten up when in full bloom. Its slender arching spikes of white flowers have a graceful crook that makes them seem friendly and informal and looks like a goose's head.
Plants grow to 2 ft and are vigorous to the point of invasiveness, which we prefer over plants that limp their way through the season. A superb ground cover in any soil, in full sun or partial shade; it also deserves a role in the border with plants that can help restrain its enthusiasm.
Ideal conditions: best in wet soil, but will tolerate most garden conditions
Flowers: 24" in height; pure white large goosenecks; blooms July through September .
Prefers sunny to part shady, moist, well-drained , ordinary garden soil
Zones 4 to 9
Medicinal use of : None known
Edible parts of : Leaves and young shoots - cooked and used as a vegetable. A famine food, they are only used when all else fails. They can also be used as a condiment. Fruits and flowers are said to be edible . The fruit is very small.