Anisotome latifolia
CAMPBELL ISLAND CARROT
SKU: 2277-005
Anisotome latifolia, commonly known as the Campbell Island carrot, is a large and robust perennial herb, growing up to 2 m in height. The leathery basal leaves are 300-600 mm long. The flowers grow up to 2 m, and vary from off-white to a creamy pink in colour.
The plant is endemic to New Zealand's Auckland and Campbell Islands, where it is a striking component of the community. The plant is easy to grow from seed in moist soil, though it does not tolerate dry areas.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 7-9
Height: 60cm, 24"
Location: Sun or part shade
Seeds per packet: 5
Germination: Start indoors. Sow the seeds just under the surface and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 4 weeks. This helps break the phytohormones which inhibit germination. They will not grow yet. Then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 80 days. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to a cool room (15-18C, 59-68F) for them to germinate. Germination is generally 30-60 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.
Anisotome latifolia, commonly known as the Campbell Island carrot, is a large and robust perennial herb, growing up to 2 m in height. The leathery basal leaves are 300-600 mm long. The flowers grow up to 2 m, and vary from off-white to a creamy pink in colour.
The plant is endemic to New Zealand's Auckland and Campbell Islands, where it is a striking component of the community. The plant is easy to grow from seed in moist soil, though it does not tolerate dry areas.
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 7-9
Height: 60cm, 24"
Location: Sun or part shade
Seeds per packet: 5
Germination: Start indoors. Sow the seeds just under the surface and water in. Leave them at room temperature for 4 weeks. This helps break the phytohormones which inhibit germination. They will not grow yet. Then a cooling period is required. Cover them with plastic and place in a fridge for 80 days. Be sure they stay moist. After the cold-moist stratification period they are then brought back to a cool room (15-18C, 59-68F) for them to germinate. Germination is generally 30-60 days after the warming period, though some can take longer.
