Aucherianus Eremurus (Eremurus aucherianus)

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

Eremurus aucherianus is a PERENNIAL. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. 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. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - cooked. — Leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry stony heavily grazed hillsides. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)