Stachys affinis (crosnes, Chinese artichokes)
Stachys affinis (crosnes, Chinese artichokes)
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties. Ideal for building a diverse, healthy garden shipment
Grown organically · Packed by hand · Shipped in band pots · Garden-ready
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A sprawling plant that produces fleshy, edible tubers that are used in Asian cooking. Tubers are about the size and shape of your little finger. They are harvested from late fall through the winter when the plant is dormant. Can be very invasive, but does well in a large pot or can be grown by itself in the garden.
herbaceous perennial
height x width 2' x 2'
USDA Zones 5-9.
Most plants are shipped in 2 3/8” square, by 3 ¾” deep “band pots”. Plant size varies by species and shipping date but will be well rooted and ready to plant.
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The plants are healthy and beautiful!
I stumbled across someone talking about crosnes (Chinese artichoke) and was intrigued. I looked about and Charsaw was the first I found that actually had plants for sale. They came pruned which is a necessity for good tuber production, and they were entering dormancy. All of them had like a dozen tubers I could see without breaking up the roots. High quality plants and I’m very excited for next year.
What to Expect When Ordering Plants
Are these plants grown by you?
Yes. Every plant is grown, selected, and packed by hand at our Southern Oregon nursery ~ at Goodwin Creek Gardens.
How do plants arrive?
Plants ship live in band pots (not bare roots) to protect roots and reduce stress during transit.
Will my plants looks perfect on arrival?
Some light wilting or bent foliage is normal after shipping and usually resolves quickly with appropriate watering, light, and time.
When do you ship?
Plant orders ship Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays via UPS or USPS `-both 2-3 day. Shipping begins in spring (typically by mid-April) based on weather and plant readiness.
Do you ship in hot weather?
During extreme heat, shipping may slow or pause so plants arrive in the best possible condition.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes. There is a 6 plant minimum for individual potted plants. You may mix varieties.
What if there is an issue with my order?
Inspect plants upon arrival. If something looks concerning beyond normal travel stress, email photos to info@charsawfarms.com within 24 hours.
Is checkout secure?
Yes. Payments are processed securely and we never have access to your credit card details.