Regelii Eremurus (Eremurus regelii)

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

Eremurus regelii is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.8 m (6ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from April to May. 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.

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

Earthy hillsides and rocky places around 1000 metres in W. Tien Shan and W. Pamir Alai. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)