Ialian Aster (Aster amellus)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Aster amellus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.7 m (2ft 4in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from September to October, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, beetles, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves and young plants - cooked. Only certain varieties (not specified in the report) are used. A nutritional analysis is available. — Leaves and young plants - cooked.; Only certain varieties (not specified in the report) are used.; A nutritional analysis is available.

Habitat & North American Range

Scrub and wood margins. Marshy places and lake sides, mainly on limestone soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)