Musk Milfoil (Achillea erba-rotta moschata)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Achillea erba-rotta moschata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen in July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocky slopes, alpine grassland and scree on calcareous soils in the Alps. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)