Great Saint John's Wort (Hypericum ascyron)

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

Hypericum ascyron is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves, shoot tips and flowering buds - cooked. The leaves are a tea substitute. — Young leaves, shoot tips and flowering buds - cooked.; The leaves are a tea substitute.

Habitat & North American Range

Grassy places in the mountains of N. Japan. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)