Stellaria sessiliflora

Stellaria sessiliflora
Light:
Moisture:
Soil pH:	5.6-8.4
Height:	1'
Open Woods Forest
Native to:	Asia
Edible Rating:
Tea:	Yes

Stellaria sessiliflora

Propagation: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.

Division in spring.

Cultivation: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy outdoors in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors at least in the milder parts of the country. See the plants native habitat for ideas on its cultivation needs.

Range: E. Asia - Japan.

Habitat: Along the sides of streams in woods and uplands all over Japan.

Edibility: The young leaves are possibly edible.

Pollinators: Insects

Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.

Flower Type: Hermaphrodite

Known Hazards: Although no mention has been seen for this species, the leaves of some members of this genus contain saponins. Although toxic, these substances are very poorly absorbed by the body and so tend to pass through without causing harm. They are also broken dow

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• Stellaria sessiliflora - Plants for a Future