Bifida Deinanthe (Deinanthe bifida)

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

Deinanthe bifida is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in) by 0.3 m (1ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower 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, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. Root - cooked. — Young leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods in the mountains. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)