Hosta longipes
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer, Vegetable
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.30 m
Width:
1.00 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Shadow, Half shade, Sun
Shadow, Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Trunk
Leaves, Trunk
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Ground cover
Ground cover
Description
Young leaves and stems of plants can be cooked and eaten. They have a sour taste that is generally well received, but they can be somewhat fibrous.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Quercus robur English oak |
Offers structural support and shade, which can help to regulate moisture. |
|
Fagus sylvatica Beech |
Helps in moisture retention and provides a habitat for beneficial insects. |
|
Ziziphus jujuba Jujube |
Provides shade and moisture retention, benefiting the roots of Hosta longipes. |
|
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry |
Attracts pollinators which can improve the overall ecosystem health around Hosta longipes. |
|
Sambucus nigra European elder |
Provides a natural pest deterrent and creates a microclimate for Hosta longipes. |