Canadian Garlic (Allium canadense)

Family: Alliaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Allium canadense is a BULB growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring in soups and stews, and can also be pickled. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; It can be used as a vegetable, or as a flavouring in soups and stews, and can also be pickled.; The bulb is up to 30mm in diameter, it is crisp, mild and with a pleasant flavour.; Used as a leek substitute according to one report, it is a garlic substitute according to others.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy soils in low woods, thickets and meadows. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)