Wild Hyacinth (Triteleia grandiflora)

Family: Alliaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Triteleia grandiflora is a BULB growing to 0.7 m (2ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by 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: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet nut-like flavour, they can be used like potatoes. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; A sweet nut-like flavour, they can be used like potatoes.; Said by some people to be the tastiest of the North American edible bulbs.; At their best when slow roasted for an hour when they become rather sweet.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry to moist soils, often in rocky areas, meadows, or open woods of valleys, hills and in mountains to about 2700 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)