Brilliant campion (Lychnis fulgens)

Family: Caryophyllaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Lychnis fulgens is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from July to September. 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young plant - cooked. — Young plant - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Meadows and shrub thickets. Woodlands on low hills, wet shady scrub meadows. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)