Rock Pine (Orostachys japonica)

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

Orostachys japonica is a BIENNIAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 5in). It is in flower from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Surface of mountain rocks in Korea.Rocks on low mountains, along streams in China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)