Longicarpa Astilbe (Astilbe longicarpa)

Family: Saxifragaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Astilbe longicarpa is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from July to October, and the seeds ripen from August to November. 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The fruiting parts are eaten fresh. No more details are given. — The fruiting parts are eaten fresh.; No more details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Low to medium altitudes. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)