
Another one of those plants that suddently appeared in my garden about 5 years ago. I have no idea where it came from and after searching for a name found that it was some sort of allium, like garlic or onion. It does smell a bit in that direction, but not too strong. I am quite pleased to have, especially as it begins to grow regularly some time in March Now it has burst open and showing its many buds of flowers.
Weekend FOTD 12th May 2024: Alium Siculum/Honey Garlic
I bought them (bulbs) and planted them into a large pot, together with strawberries. I had no idea what it is but I have just taken a series of photos because they grow this ever-so-long stems with a bizarre slim cone-shaped ‘flower’. Within 24h I had pics of the closed pea-flower, the silvery skin hanging off and the buds popping out. Now I wait for the buds to open. Didn’t even know I bought them; they must have been in a mixed pack of various plants. I’m so happy that they decided to ‘make it’ – after two years in the waiting.
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That is exactly how they grow. First of all a long stalk with a bunch of little flowers in a skin. The skin bursts open and you have a flower collection, although difficuilt to take a photo as they tend to hang out of the reach of the lens.
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Some species of Allium are proficient at self sowing.
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I wondered who had something like this in their garden and whether you could use it as a spice for cooking with its garlic aroma.
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When I inquired about culinary application, I was informed that it ‘can’ be done, but is probably not worth the bother. Ornamental types are not as well flavored, and some have weird texture.
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