Hauptii Aster (Aster hauptii)

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

Aster hauptii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 2. It is in flower from September to October. 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 and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. — Young leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Steppes, stony slopes and shrubby formations, mainly in the mid-mountain zone. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)