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🌿 Codonopsis (Dang Shen)

Codonopsis pilosula
herbs perennial twining vine
Codonopsis (Dang Shen) plant photo
☀️ Sun
Partial Shade to Full Sun
💧 Water
Moderate
🗺️ Zones
4-9
🧪 Soil pH
5.5-7.0 (prefers rich, moist, well-drained loam)
📏 Spacing
12-18 in. apart (vine; needs trellis)
⏱️ Maturity
2-3 years (from seed); roots harvested after 2-3 years for medicinal use
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone

🤝 Companions (4)

🤝 fences
Twining vine needing support. Bell-shaped flowers attract pollinators. Root used medicinally after 3+ years. Prefers cool conditions and can grow under light tree canopy.
🤝 partial shade plants below
Twining vine needing support. Bell-shaped flowers attract pollinators. Root used medicinally after 3+ years. Prefers cool conditions and can grow under light tree canopy.
🤝 shrubs for support
Twining vine needing support. Bell-shaped flowers attract pollinators. Root used medicinally after 3+ years. Prefers cool conditions and can grow under light tree canopy.
🤝 trellis structures
Twining vine needing support. Bell-shaped flowers attract pollinators. Root used medicinally after 3+ years. Prefers cool conditions and can grow under light tree canopy.

⚠️ Keep Apart (1)

⚠️ plants easily smothered by vines
Growth inhibition or competition

🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Johnny's Selected Seeds Botanical Interests True Leaf Market Burpee Territorial Seed Company

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