Blue Grass Lily (Caesia vittata)

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

Caesia vittata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). 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. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root. We have no more details other than that the roots are slightly fleshy. — We have no more details other than that the roots are slightly fleshy.

Habitat & North American Range

Loamy soils or open woods in all parts of the country. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)