Subvolubilis Calystegia (Calystegia subvolubilis)

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

Calystegia subvolubilis is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - cooked. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. Young shoots - cooked. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. — Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.; Young shoots - cooked.; Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

A hybrid, C. pellita x C. sepium, it is not known in a truly wild situation. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)