Lindleyanum Eupatorium (Eupatorium lindleyanum)

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

Eupatorium lindleyanum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from September to October, and the seeds ripen from October to November. 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.

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

Wet grassy places in lowland and low mountains all over Japan. Swamps or borders of water courses. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)