I have been growing this plant (both the base variety & Dancing Crane) in Fayetteville, PA for the past 3, almost 4 years. During its fi...Read Morerst winter in the ground (2013-2014), we had a near record low of -17 degrees Fahrenheit (as monitored by a nearby nursery/USDA temp recording station), yet it started coming up the last two weeks of April, and has done so every year so far. I did not use any kind of cold protection on it, So it is definitely hardy to Zone 6.
Great plant for light/part shade areas, and makes a nice complement with Hostas (tall, narrow stems & leaves with large stemless leaf clusters).
My biggest plant has also flowered since its second year in the ground, pushing up clusters of white, orchid-like flowers at ground level, and usually blooms from early September until the first hard frost kills the plants back sometime in the middle of October.
My understanding of this particular cultivar ('Dancing Crane' – synonymous with 'Nakafu') is that it originated in Japan from Gotemba n...Read Moreursery. The leaves should have brightly contrasting CENTRAL white variegation, as opposed to variegation appearing mainly near their edges. I only see a couple of photos presently in this PlantFiles entry which appear to be consistent with the aforementioned description.
I have recently planted this cultivar, and hope to be able to upload photos in the near future.
Edited to add: This is merely conjecture, but as I try to better comprehend the Japanese language, it would seem logical that the cultivar name might have originally been 'Shiro Nakafu' which I think would translate to "white-center(ed)."
I really want to plant some Myoga in my backyard!
I used to have it in my backyard when i was growing up in Japan. (Saitama Pref.)...Read More
No luck finding seller.
Anybody know where I can buy roots in the USA?
I just love it sliced in my Miso-soup!
O, Myoga is great as Tempura too!!
Thank you!
Live on a farm in SE Ky ( Hillbilly). recieved some plants from Japanese friend ( I spent 11 yrs in Japan during my 21 years in Navy). Pl...Read Moreanted them here and about on the farm. Grew best planted on the North side of structure, easy to grow, I just throw some manure or left over fertilizer on them in the fall, Crop gets bigger every year, you will need to pull the weeds out of them in late spring, and pick them about 1st Aug. this location. Does anyone know how to store them. They just last a couple of weeks for me.Olroy
While the the immature flower buds have been used extensively for years in Japanese cuisine, it is important to remember that the rhizome...Read Mores and mature plant leaves are actually quite toxic and incomplete research indicates potential carcinogenic and anti-carcinogenic properties, therefore, use for food should be undertaken after consulting an experienced user.
The Japanese people plant Myoga Ginger primarily for its tasty plump buds emerging to the ground close to the stems during the summer thr...Read Moreough early fall. Ideally, they should be harvested before they bloom. Young shoots are also edible. Myoga is very easy to grow here in Southern California. May become invasive. Slugs and snails leave them alone.
this is a beautiful plant--but I have had a hard time growing it--edible,flowers and new shoots--light yellow flowers,eaten in tempura--n...Read Moreew shoots used as a garnish--supposed to be a verry hardy species,even grown in parts of Canada--[it could be that my Florida swamp with it's either too wet or totally dry sugar sand and man-eating bugs,and no top soil is a chalange for it]---
Mioga 'Dancing Crane' grows well in my zone 7b part shade garden. It is low maintenance and multiplies fast. Interesting basal blooms.
I have been growing this plant (both the base variety & Dancing Crane) in Fayetteville, PA for the past 3, almost 4 years. During its fi...Read More
Hardy to zone 6.
I got a 2 gallon myoga ginger from Cedros Gardens, in Solana Beach (San Diego) California for $9.99.
My understanding of this particular cultivar ('Dancing Crane' – synonymous with 'Nakafu') is that it originated in Japan from Gotemba n...Read More
I really want to plant some Myoga in my backyard!
I used to have it in my backyard when i was growing up in Japan. (Saitama Pref.)...Read More
Live on a farm in SE Ky ( Hillbilly). recieved some plants from Japanese friend ( I spent 11 yrs in Japan during my 21 years in Navy). Pl...Read More
While the the immature flower buds have been used extensively for years in Japanese cuisine, it is important to remember that the rhizome...Read More
This plant thrives in my yard in a half sunny spot (Zone 6a). It produces a delicious edible flower bud that is a delicacy in Japanese cuisine.
The Japanese people plant Myoga Ginger primarily for its tasty plump buds emerging to the ground close to the stems during the summer thr...Read More
this is a beautiful plant--but I have had a hard time growing it--edible,flowers and new shoots--light yellow flowers,eaten in tempura--n...Read More