Alpine Astelia (Astelia alpina)

Family: Asteliaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Astelia alpina is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). . The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sweet, fleshy and juicy, it is pleasant to eat. — Sweet, fleshy and juicy, it is pleasant to eat.; No more details.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountain moorlands, especially in boggy situations, in the alpine and sub-alpine zones. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)