Geyer's Onion (Allium geyeri)

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

Allium geyeri is a BULB growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from April to May. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring in soups etc, though they were also occasionally eaten raw. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; Used mainly as an onion-flavouring in soups etc, though they were also occasionally eaten raw.; The bulbs are eaten by the Navajo Indians.; The bulbs are up to 25mm long and 20mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Low meadows and by streams in the Rocky Mountains. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)