Heterophyllum Dracocephalum (Dracocephalum heterophyllum)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Dracocephalum heterophyllum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - cooked. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Open slopes in dry areas. Stony slopes of mountain streams, pebbles, clayey, stony and sometimes sandy mountain slopes. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)