A native onion species found throughout the Northern U.S and Canada, Meadow Garlic is a great addition to almost any garden or open space & meadow. The flat, subtle leaves have a similar look to chives once they become established, and produce small white-purple flowers (known as bulbils) towards the end of summer. The plants are drought tolerant once established and perform much better when planted amongst other plants. Indigenous groups throughout the NorthEastern U.S and Canada have had a centuries-long symbiotic relationship with these allium species; similar to Eastern Yampah or Eastern Camas. The roots should be left undisturbed for around 3-4 years while harvesting the greens & bulbils; occasionally eating the bulbils each season or spreading them throughout wild spaces and gardens. After those 3-4 years, you can dig the plants up in late fall- early winter and divide the abundance of underground bulbs that have multiplied over the years. Take 2 or more of the bulbs emerging from the center and replant them; while eating the rest. Continue this practice and you’ll be able to restore & maintain these plant populations in as many places as you can manage… while giving you passive chives and onions.