
Water Cowbane
Oxypolis rigidior
Family: Apiaceae
Water Cowbane grows in full sun and prefers wet meadow soil. Water needs: High.
How to Grow Water Cowbane
Water Cowbane growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Wet meadow soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Water Cowbane as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 120-180 days.
Plant Overview
Water Cowbane (Oxypolis rigidior) is listed in the Apiaceae family and categorized as a herb with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3770
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Water Cowbane is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wet meadow soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 4-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Wet meadow soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.0
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 120-180 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 21-60 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 120-180 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.



