Ladybells, Lilyleaf

Adenophora liliifolia

Physical Characteristics

Adenophora liliifolia is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in) at a medium rate. It is in flower in August, and the seeds ripen in September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

C. Europe to Siberia

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root - cooked. Thick and esculent[2, 61, 105], it has a sweet flavour[74]. Eaten boiled and in soups etc[46, 177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known