Sochan, also known as cutleaf coneflower, is a miraculous plant. It is an herbaceous perennial and an extremely vigorous grower. It can establish strong patches in a wide variety of soil types from full sun and dry to shaded and damp. It is incredibly early to come up in the spring, and it is the leaves which are edible. As a spring green, it’s hard to beat. The flavor is unique and wonderful with no hint of bitterness, but it leaves a mild and pleasant buzzing sensation reminiscent of a much more subtle spilanthes. Sochan was and is widely used by First Nations people, and patches should be maintained and propagated as it is often over-harvested where it occurs wildly.