Lily Of The Valley (Convallaria keiskei)

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

Convallaria keiskei is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies. The plant is self-fertile. 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, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The whole plant is cooked as a potherb or put in miso soup. Caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. The flowers and flower buds are preserved in salt or mixed with leaf tea and drunk. — The whole plant is cooked as a potherb or put in miso soup.; Caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.; The flowers and flower buds are preserved in salt or mixed with leaf tea and drunk.

Habitat & North American Range

Highlands and mountain meadows all over Japan. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)