Glehnii Aster (Aster glehnii)

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

Aster glehnii is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from August to October, and the seeds ripen from September to November. 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, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - boiled. — Young leaves - boiled.

Habitat & North American Range

Grassy places in N. Japan. Grasslands and forest edges. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)