Plant Details

Hosta longipes

Hosta

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General Information

Scientific name: Hosta longipes
Also known as: Hosta

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Vegetable
Size: Small
Height: 0.30 m
Width: 1.00 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Shade, Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Stem
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
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