Ledebourianum Wild Onion (Allium ledebourianum)

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

Allium ledebourianum is a BULB growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring in soups etc. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; The small bulbs are formed in clusters on the rhizome and are about 10mm in diameter.; Leaves - raw or cooked.; The leaves are added to salads or used as a flavouring in soups etc.

Habitat & North American Range

Meadows and river valleys in Siberia, Mountains, moist meadows, river banks, gravelly and sandy places at elevations of 100 - 1800 metres in northern China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)