There are different types of hogweed in Germany. In addition to the native meadow hogweed, the poisonous giant hogweed in particular has spread in Germany. We will explain where you can find the plants.
Where does hogweed grow?
Hogweed species prefer to grow in moist locations. The banks of streams and ditches provide very good growing conditions for most of these plants. The different species grow in sunny or partially shaded locations.
Where can I find meadow hogweed?
The native meadow hogweed growson nitrogen-containing, moist soil such as fat meadows and perennial meadows. Since the plant tolerates sunny and semi-shady locations, the meadow hogweed also grows in sparse floodplain forests and forest edges.
Where does giant hogweed grow?
Giant hogweed, also known as Hercules perennial, therefore grows in manysunny to partially shaded locations The plant places little demands on the soil. You can encounter the Hercules perennial in meadows and pastures, on the edges of forests and on river banks. Giant hogweed also inhabits fallow land and high altitude areas in Germany. The plant originally comes from the Caucasus and is considered an invasive neophyte due to its widespread spread in Europe.
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Occurrence of other hogweed species
Other species of hogweed are specialized for certain locations. Austrian hogweed grows in mountainous areas in the Alps in Germany. The Balkan hogweed is not one of the Hercules perennials and usually only grows as an ornamental plant in the garden.
