Plant Details

Stellaria graminea

Lesser Stitchwort

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General Information

Scientific name: Stellaria graminea
Also known as: Lesser Stitchwort

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous, Ground cover
Size: Small
Height: 0.50 m
Width: 0.20 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:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Bee forage

Description

The leaves and shoots of this plant can be used in salads or lightly cooked as a vegetable. It is best to harvest young shoots in the spring to summer period.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/05
End of Harvest: 30/09