Tragopogon porrifolius 'Sandwich Island Mammoth'

A biennial which flowers in its second year, this can be grown for its ornamental flowers. These have mauve petals with a star of long green sepals around the edge. The blue-green leaves are long and narrow and it has a large, fleshy taproot which is edible, however this is best in its first winter before it has flowered. This variety is said to be the tastiest and remains good to use until March