Przewalskianum Wild Onion (Allium przewalskianum)

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

Allium przewalskianum is a BULB growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant onion flavour, though rather on the small size and scarcely exceeding 10mm in diameter. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; A very pleasant onion flavour, though rather on the small size and scarcely exceeding 10mm in diameter.; Harvested in the autumn, they will store for at least 6 month.; Leaves - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Steppes to 4800 metres. Scrub, dry slopes, plains and rock crevices at elevations of 2000 - 4800 metres. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)