Nankai-Giboshi (Hosta tardiva)

Family: Funkiaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Hosta tardiva is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is frost tender. It is in flower from August to September. 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves and stems - cooked. — Leaves and stems - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Relatively dry open areas. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)