Japanese Scabiosa (Scabiosa japonica)

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

Scabiosa japonica is a BIENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from June to September, and the seeds ripen from July to 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 and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - cooked. Eaten boiled. Root. No more details are given. — No more details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Sunny grassy slopes in mountains all over Japan. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)