Virginian Stonecrop (Penthorum sedoides)

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

Penthorum sedoides is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers wet soil and can grow in water.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Early Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - cooked. Used as a potherb. — Used as a potherb.

Habitat & North American Range

Low wet ground. Ditches and swamps. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)