Blumei Spiraea (Spiraea blumei)

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

Spiraea blumei is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from August to October. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The leaves are a tea substitute. — The leaves are a tea substitute.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets and ravines, 600 - 2000 metres in W. Hupeh. Sunny slopes, mixed forests and roadsides at elevations of 500 - 2000 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)