Golden Stars (Bloomeria crocea)

Family: Alliaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Bloomeria crocea 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 flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). 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. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Bulb. It can be eaten raw at any time of the year. — It can be eaten raw at any time of the year.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry flats, hillsides, often in heavy soil, chaparral, coastal sage scrub, valley grasslands, oak woodlands from sea level to 1700 metres. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)