Miyama-Rakkyo (Allium splendens)

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

Allium splendens is a BULB growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. 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

Bulb - raw, cooked or pickled. Rather small. The bulbs are about 3 - 7cm long and 5 - 7mm in diameter. Leaves - raw or cooked. Flowers - raw. Used as a garnish on salads. — Bulb - raw, cooked or pickled.; The bulbs are about 3 - 7cm long and 5 - 7mm in diameter.; Leaves - raw or cooked.; Used as a garnish on salads.

Habitat & North American Range

Alpine meadows in C. and N. Japan. Also found in light woodland. Forests, scrub, meadows and moist slopes at elevations of 100 - 1000 metres in northern China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)