Bush Moon Flower (Ipomoea leptophylla)

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

Ipomoea leptophylla is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). 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. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet and tender. — Root - raw or cooked.; Crisp, sweet and tender.; Some reports suggest that the root is not very nice and was only used when nothing else was available, this is probably because old roots were tried.; Roots should be no more than 3 years old, preferably only 2.

Habitat & North American Range

Plains and dry banks, especially on sandy shores. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)