Hirsuta Spiraea (Spiraea hirsuta)

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

Spiraea hirsuta is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft). It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

A tea is made from the leaves. — A tea is made from the leaves.

Habitat & North American Range

Ravines around 600 metres in W. Hupeh. Slopes, rocks and thickets at elevations of 600 - 1700 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)