Few-Flowered Leek (Allium paradoxum)

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

Allium paradoxum is a BULB growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf from November to June, in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils 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

mild garlic flavour and can be used as a flavouring in salads and cooked foods. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; The rather small bulb is up to 10mm in diameter, it has a mild garlic flavour and can be used as a flavouring in salads and cooked foods.; It is harvested in early summer when the plant has died down and will store for at least 6 months.; Leaves - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Hedge banks and waste places on damp soils. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)