Chinense Eupatorium (Eupatorium chinense)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Eupatorium chinense is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.8 m (6ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring. — The young leaves are used as a flavouring.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountains all over Japan. Open and deforested areas at elevations of 2000 - 2600 metres in Nepal. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)