Lady's Hand (Cyanella hyacinthoides)

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

Cyanella hyacinthoides is a BULB growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is 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. Suitable for: light (sandy) 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: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Bulb - cooked. An onion substitute. — An onion substitute.

Habitat & North American Range

Mostly found on clay and granite slopes, often in renosterveld. (Zone 8)