Other common names
alpine leek, long-rooted garlic
Bulbs Herbs - Culinary
A hardy, clump-forming bulbous perennial to about 60cm, with broad, glossy, dark green, leek-like foliage. Rounded heads of creamy-green flowers appear on tall stems from May through until August. The leaves and young shoots are edible with a mild, garlic flavour. Young plants can be used to make delicious pakora
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.5-1 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres