Cortusifolia Saxifraga (Saxifraga cortusifolia)

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

Saxifraga cortusifolia is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in 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. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland).

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - raw or cooked. — Leaves - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Wet shaded places, especially on rocks and along streams in mountains, C. and S. Japan. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)