Japonicus Isodon (Isodon japonicus)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Isodon japonicus is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. — Young leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Hills, thickets and valleys from sea level to 2100 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)