Aster incisus (Kalimeris incisa)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Kalimeris incisa is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. 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

Leaves and young plants - cooked. — Leaves and young plants - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Meadows and waste ground in lowland C. and S. Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)