Yama-Shakuyaku (Paeonia japonica)

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

Paeonia japonica is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Flowers. No further details are given. Young leaves - cooked. Root - chewed. — No further details are given.; Young leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets and open deciduous woods in mountains, C. and S. Japan. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)