Description
This Plant Attracts Butterflies
Heracleum mantegazzianum, commonly called giant hogweed or cartwheel flower, is an herbaceous biennial or short-lived perennial that is noted for producing rapid and prodigious growth often to the detriment of native plants.
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | giant hogweed |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 8.00 to 15.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Bloom Time | June to July |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Hog Weed care
Allow stems and roots to dry out thoroughly before disposing of them. Call your municipality to find out if bags containing Giant hogweed can be sent to your local municipal landfill site. In the event of any direct exposure/contact to this plant; If you get sap on your skin wash the area well with soap and water.
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Hog Weed special feature
White flowers with 50-150 flower rays clustered into an umbrella shaped flower cluster up to 2.5 feet across.
Hog Weed uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Culinary Use:
- Culinary Uses of Common Hogweed