Discolor Leontopodium (Leontopodium discolor)

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

Leontopodium discolor is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the 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

Moist rocks, taluses, denudations and stony slopes. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)