Alpine Heuchera (Heuchera glabra)

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

Heuchera glabra is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - raw or cooked. Not choice. — Leaves - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Stream banks and crevices of moist rocks from the coast to above the timber line. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)