Planetagarden
What is sochan?
Sochan, also known as green-headed coneflower or cutleaf coneflower, is an herbaceous perennial in the sunflower family. In late summer and fall, it sends up a tall flowering stalk; the yellow, daisy-like flower having a green center instead of the typical brown center.
How do you grow sochan?
Sow seeds on the soil surface and press lightly to settle. Seeds will sprout in 5-21 days. Thin seedlings so that mature plants are 12-18" apart. Sochan is not drought tolerant.
Is cutleaf coneflower edible?
The young or dried leaves, shots, and stems are edible. They can be eaten raw or cooked. The stems can be dried for future uses. The cooked spring leaves were eaten for “good health”.
Can you eat Rudbeckia?
Edible Uses: Edible young stems[105, 155, 161]. ... The young stems can be eaten like celery[257]. The stems can also be dried for later use[257].
