Allium tuberosum

Also called Chinese garlic, it is both an edible and an ornamental species. The plants develop from an elongated rhizome on which the small bulbs are inserted from which the ribbon-like leaves (deciduous in cold climates), about 30 cm long, develop. In summer, the 25 to 60 cm long floral scapes develop, exceeding the leaves, ending in a dense umbel of star-shaped white flowers, very ornamental. The leaves are used like chives for both cooked and raw dishes and have a more delicate aroma. Native to the Mongolian-Siberian steppes and northern China. It likes deep, humus-rich soil and a sunny or partial shade location. Hardy. It adapts to the Mediterranean climate but can become a weed, it is therefore advisable to cut the floral scapes once they have withered to avoid sending the fruits to seed. 14 cm pot plant.