Woolly Cow Parsnip
Heracleum lanatum
Family: Apiaceae
Woolly Cow Parsnip grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist mountain soil. Water needs: High.
How to Grow Woolly Cow Parsnip
Woolly Cow Parsnip growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist mountain soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Woolly Cow Parsnip as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 180-365 days.
Plant Overview
Woolly Cow Parsnip (Heracleum lanatum) 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-3748
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Woolly Cow Parsnip is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Moist mountain soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-8
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Moist mountain soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.0
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 180-365 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 180-365 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.