Golden-knee (Chrysogonum virginianum)

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

Chrysogonum virginianum is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.4 m (1ft 4in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Chrysogonum virginianum is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.4 m (1ft 4in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is noted for attracting wildlife. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Native to woodland areas from Pennsylvania to Florida and Louisiana in moist well drained soils in part sun or part shade often growing as a natural groundcover.. Indigenous to mesic to dry woodlands and open rocky woodlands. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)