Shiny Elsholtzia (Elsholtzia splendens)

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

Elsholtzia splendens is a ANNUAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in). 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

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Grassy areas in mountains in Korea. Hills and grassy areas at elevations up to 300 metres in China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)