Longipes Hosta (Hosta longipes)

Family: Funkiaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Hosta longipes is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

taste, but somewhat fibrous. — Young leaves and leaf stems - cooked.; A very acceptable taste, but somewhat fibrous.

Habitat & North American Range

Usually found growing on trees or rocks in the wild. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)