Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Apiaceae

Genus:

Heracleum

Species:

Heracleum mantegazzianum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

12-20 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul

Bloom Colors:

white

Native Range

United States: Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, Canada: British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Reported Fauna Sightings

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, moist, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to moist, fertile areas like riverbanks