Ironwort (Sideritis syriaca)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Sideritis syriaca is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

aromatic herbal tea is made from the plant. — An aromatic herbal tea is made from the plant.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountain rocks. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)