Balfouriana Nertera (Nertera balfouriana)

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

Nertera balfouriana is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw. The fruit is a berry about 1cm in diameter with a single seed. — The fruit is a berry about 1cm in diameter with a single seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Damp and boggy ground from lowland to the sub-alpine zone, especially amongst sphagnum moss. (Zone 8)