Broadstemmed Onion (Allium platycaule)

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

Allium platycaule is a BULB growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from May 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Roots/Tubers, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavoured relish. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; The bulbs are formed in clusters on a rhizome and are about 20 - 35mm in diameter.; Leaves - raw or cooked.; Used as an onion-flavoured relish.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry flats, screes and slopes in sagebrush scrub, 1200 - 3000 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)