"Sochan" - Rudbeckia laciniata

Growth Habit: Leafy, multi-stemmed herbaceous perennial

Water Requirement: Moderate

Sun Requirement: Does extremely well in full sun but changes growth habit to adapt well to partial shade.

Lifespan: 10 or more years, though tall stalks die back either fully or to low clump of leaves during winter.

Cartoonishly cute flowers and delicious edible greens. This plant is a perennial source of food and beauty. It has something edible to offer at all times of the year. In the spring it puts up asparagus-like shoots that can be snapped off and sauteed with butter or chopped and added to other dishes. The edible leaves are available year-round though the flavor changes in intensity.