Lavandulifolium Dendranthema (Dendranthema lavandulifolium)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Dendranthema lavandulifolium is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

aromatic tea is made from the leaves. — The following uses are for the closely related D.; They quite possibly also apply to this species.; The flower heads are pickled in vinegar.; Young leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountain slopes, rocks, river valleys, river banks, wastelands and hilly lands at elvations of 600--2800 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)