Pei Lan (Eupatorium japonicum)

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

Eupatorium japonicum is a PERENNIAL growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). 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. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. Boiled and well seasoned. Root - cooked. It is sometimes eaten for food and is considered beneficial to the circulation. — Young leaves - cooked.; Boiled and well seasoned.; It is sometimes eaten for food and is considered beneficial to the circulation.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist grassland along river banks. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)