Twistedleaf Garlic (Allium obliquum)

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

Allium obliquum 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 in June, and the seeds ripen in July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) 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

Bulb - raw or cooked. A garlic substitute. The bulbs are up to 2cm in diameter. Leaves - raw or cooked. Flowers - raw. Used as a garnish on salads. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; A garlic substitute.; The bulbs are up to 2cm in diameter.; Leaves - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Meadows and wooded slopes. Forests and meadows in northwest Tibet. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)