Barnardia japonica (Scilla scilloides)

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

Scilla scilloides is a BULB growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - cooked. Bulb. No more details are given. The bulb is up to 2cm in diameter. — No more details are given.; The bulb is up to 2cm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Hills and lowland all over Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)