Hirta Hydrangea (Hydrangea hirta)

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

Hydrangea hirta is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. 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, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - cooked. Eaten with rice. — Eaten with rice.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)