Douglas' Onion (Allium douglasii)

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

Allium douglasii is a BULB growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

mild and sweet flavour, it can be sliced and used in salads or used as a vegetable or flavouring in cooked foods. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; A mild and sweet flavour, it can be sliced and used in salads or used as a vegetable or flavouring in cooked foods.; The bulb is up to 3cm long and 2cm wide.; Leaves - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Low hills in shallow soil that is wet in winter but dry in summer. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)