Wasabi - Japanese Liquorice Plant

A rare and intriguing herb for your healing garden

Wasabi is one of those plants that instantly captures attention — not just for its flavour, but for the experience of growing something truly different. With its lush green leaves and distinctive, aromatic character, it brings a sense of curiosity and discovery to the garden.

This is not your everyday herb. It’s for those who want to grow something special, something memorable, and something that transforms both the garden and the kitchen.

Why choose The Healing Herb Garden Wasabi?

Our Wasabi plants are carefully grown and selected to establish well in UK conditions. Supplied as strong, healthy plants, they are ready to grow in containers or sheltered garden spaces.

Our plants are carefully grown and nurtured with patience and care, so they arrive healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your garden.

Wasabi is a rhizomatous herb that produces fresh green growth from spring through to autumn. The leaves, flowers, and rhizome are all edible, each offering a fresh, aromatic flavour with a gentle sweetness and warming character.

Best grown in cool, shaded, and consistently moist conditions, it is ideal for containers, raised beds, or sheltered areas — even near water features where the soil remains damp.

Wasabi – The Healing Herb Garden

Usually available: Spring – Autumn
Life cycle: Perennial
Height: 30 – 40 cm
Position: Part shade / Shade
Soil preference: Moist, well-drained soil

Planting

Location: Plant in containers, raised beds, or sheltered garden spots with consistent moisture. Ideal near water features.
Sunlight: Prefers part shade to full shade; avoid direct sun.
Spacing: Allow around 40 cm for growth.

Care

Watering: Keep soil consistently moist — do not allow to dry out.
Maintenance: Remove older leaves and protect from extreme conditions.
Soil: Rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil is best.

Height & Spread

30 – 40 cm × 30 – 40 cm

Harvesting

Method: Pick leaves as needed; rhizomes develop slowly over time.
Timing: Leaves can be harvested throughout the growing season.
Frequency: Light, regular harvesting encourages growth.

Top tips

Culinary uses: Leaves, flowers, and rhizomes can be used to add fresh, aromatic flavour to sauces, dressings, and dishes.
Growing conditions: Thrives in cool, shaded areas where moisture can be maintained.
Seasonal care: Hardy to around -5°C; protect or cover plants in winter.