Prairie Onion (Allium drummondii)

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

Allium drummondii is a BULB growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from April 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 and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Bulb - raw or cooked. Used mainly as a condiment, the bulb is also eaten as a vegetable. The bulb is rather small, up to 25mm tall and 15mm in diameter. Leaves - raw or cooked. Flowers - raw. Used as a garnish on salads. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; Used mainly as a condiment, the bulb is also eaten as a vegetable.; The bulb is rather small, up to 25mm tall and 15mm in diameter.; Leaves - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy or gravelly, often limestone soils on dry prairies and hills. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)