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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) (Carrots) |
| Origin: Asia, Southeastern (Asia) |
| Variegated Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Synonyms: [Oenanthe japonica 'Flamingo'] |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: <15° F |
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Oenanthe javanica 'Flamingo' (Variegated Water Celery) - This is a creeping deciduous perennial to 6 inches tall with finely-divided tricolored leaves of pink, cream, and green. It bears small flat-topped umbels of white flowers in summer. Plant full sun or shade in a well-watered or wet location. Leaf color is most vibrant when the plant is grown in full sun. It works well as a groundcover with horizontal stems rooting at the nodes; a plant can spread 2 feet from its center in a season. It is also very useful as a shallow water plant in ponds where it is a very attractive food for koi. It is hardy to at least USDA Zone 7 (down to 5 degrees F) but does not appreciate hot climates. Although it has close relatives that go by common names such as Horsebane, Dead Tongue, and Drop Wort that are very poisonous, Oenanthe javanica is a culinary herb used in Japanese, Korean, and Southeast Asian cuisines. The tops are eaten raw in salads or as a garnish similar to parsley. The young stems and leaves are also steamed with rice, or boiled and chopped as greens. There are many oriental recipes that include this vegetable.In addition, it is touted as being useful for inexpensive removal of wastewater nutrients.
The information displayed on this page about Oenanthe javanica 'Flamingo' is based on our research conducted about this plant from books in our nursery library as well as from information that is provided by reliable online resources. We also have included our own observations made about it as it grew in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers when we had them in our nursery field. We also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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