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Cryptotaenia japonica atropurpurea

Family Apiaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Cryptotaenia japonica atropurpurea (purple-leaved mitsuba) bears white flowers during early summer to mid summer. The foliage is dark fuchsia and black in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, culinary, cut flowers, edging, mass planting and woodland.
Cautions The growth rate of Cryptotaenia japonica atropurpurea (purple-leaved mitsuba) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.