9 thoughts on “Society Garlic Bloom: FOTD, May 18, 2023”

1. Sadje May 17, 2023 at 8:41 PM

   I’m hearing this name for the first time. Is it real garlic or a cousin ?

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   1. lifelessons Post authorMay 17, 2023 at 9:26 PM

      It is edible.. the leaves and and flowers and the rhizomes.

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      1. Sadje May 17, 2023 at 9:56 PM

         Cool.

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2. slmret May 17, 2023 at 9:02 PM

   This is used widely for roadside plantings and parkway medians — I have to admit that I’ve never looked closely at the flower itself! How pretty!

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   1. lifelessons Post authorMay 17, 2023 at 9:03 PM

      Janet, I looked it up. This is what it said: The rhizomes and leaves are edible and can be used in dishes the same way that garlic or garlic chives are used. Flowers are also edible and can be used as a delicate garnish.

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   2. lifelessons Post authorMay 17, 2023 at 9:04 PM

      I didn’t realize that before.. I’ll have to check.
      It would be handy to clip the “leaves” for a garnish. Have never checked the roots…

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      1. slmret May 17, 2023 at 9:16 PM

         How interesting — I guess I’d better plant some, as somehow I don’t think the city would appreciate my digging up even one rhizome just to taste it!

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3. serendippitysays May 18, 2023 at 4:53 AM

   I don’t know which I like better, your photo or your comment on it!

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4. Cee Neuner May 18, 2023 at 9:59 AM

   Beautiful Judy 😀

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