Ussuriensis Codonopsis (Codonopsis ussuriensis)

Family: Campanulaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Codonopsis ussuriensis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to October, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour with a slight sweetness. — Root - raw or cooked.; Plants produce a stout, globose tuber.; The ones we grew were quite thin, but they have a reasonable flavour with a slight sweetness.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods in lowland and mountain areas, especially on sandy soils. In more or less wet, sunny meadows at low elevations in Japan. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)