natural herbs
Ladybells
Adenophora liliifolia
Herb: Ladybells
Latin name: Adenophora liliifolia
Synonyms: Adenophora communis, Adenophora fischeri, Adenophora lilifolia
Family: Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family)
Edible parts of Ladybells:
Root - cooked. Thick and esculent, it has a sweet flavour. Eaten boiled and in soups etc.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
45 cm(1 foot)
Flowering:
AugustScent:
ScentedPerennial
Habitat of the herb:
Woods and damp fields.Propagation of Ladybells:
Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe. The seed can also be sown in spring. Surface sow 2 - 3 seeds per pot in the spring in order to avoid transplanting. We have found that if transplanted when very small seedlings grow away without difficulty. Germinates in 1 - 3 months at 10°C. Plant out into their permanent positions whilst young. Basal cuttings in spring. Division in spring - very difficult because the plant dislikes root disturbance.Cultivation of the herb:
Woods and damp fields.Medicinal use of Ladybells:
None knownKnown hazards of Adenophora liliifolia:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.