Hen And Chickens Houseleek (Jovibarba sobolifera)

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

Jovibarba sobolifera is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in leaf all year, in flower in July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaf rosettes and young shoots - raw. — Leaf rosettes and young shoots - raw.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry sandy sites, especially in pine forests and on limestone, also on rocky river banks. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)