Keeled Garlic (Allium carinatum)

Family: Alliaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Allium carinatum is a BULB growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant onion/garlic flavour. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; The bulb is very small, about 15mm tall and 10mm in diameter.; Leaves - raw or cooked.; Bulbils - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry grassy places and open woods. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)