Newbie has native plant question

Soapmistress · 11-11-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GsChinadoll

They look like a cross between rhubarb and hosta.

Are they ornamental or edible? I would suppose as long as they aren't invasive and they grow down south but can tolerate cold, no reason why they wouldn't grow here as well. Good luck in your new venture and marriage!

Hmmmmm, that doesn't bode well for my question

Ramps are rather "unforgetable", so it sounds like they don't grow there. Ramps are a member of the Lily family, they are edible, and they're usually the first sign of spring, April or May depending on the winter

Ramps taste like an onion, and yet reeks of garlic

.....omg, they are so good. But tis true, folks either lov'em or hate'm. They are difficult to cultivate, grow wild, and when they're in season it's only for 3 or 4 weeks and then disappear for another year

Jonas Pilot · 11-11-2010, 05:44 PM

Interesting read.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allium_tricoccum

If they can grow in Illinois I bet they can survive here.

Lakesrider · 11-11-2010, 06:38 PM

Scallions grow well here in Moultonborough. Needs to be in a sunny spot though.
So you call them Ramps, I call 'em scallions. I love scallions....especially like the Wiki article says...in with my pan fried potatoes and parsley. Awesome. Bring them on up. Doesn't hurt to try... Just don't let me know where they are......

BTW we are in Zone 4. Some zone 4 plants do not do well in some spots. If you are in the mountains and on the wrong side they may not get enough sun do to the mountains cutting the light short. So as long as you are on the sunny side of the mountains you are go to grow...

Nagigator · 11-11-2010, 07:04 PM

Soapmistress, ramps grow here in the spring as well. I usually spot them growing in marshy areas and along the banks of brooks. Always wanted to stop and forage a few, maybe this coming spring!

Merrymeeting · 11-12-2010, 10:23 PM

Hi Colleen,

When I first saw your post, my first thought was "Lady Slipper". But they would be long past at this time of year.

FWIW, if you see any of these in your new yard next Spring, consider yourself lucky and hope they come back year after year.

http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/...dy_slipper.htm

11-11-2010, 05:44 PM	#2
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	How Chicago got it's name. Interesting read. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allium_tricoccum If they can grow in Illinois I bet they can survive here.

11-11-2010, 07:04 PM	#4
Nagigator Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Central Ma. Posts: 290 Thanks: 269 Thanked 55 Times in 39 Posts	give them a try Soapmistress, ramps grow here in the spring as well. I usually spot them growing in marshy areas and along the banks of brooks. Always wanted to stop and forage a few, maybe this coming spring!

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11-11-2010, 06:38 PM	#3
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Scallions grow well here in Moultonborough. Needs to be in a sunny spot though. So you call them Ramps, I call 'em scallions. I love scallions....especially like the Wiki article says...in with my pan fried potatoes and parsley. Awesome. Bring them on up. Doesn't hurt to try... Just don't let me know where they are...... BTW we are in Zone 4. Some zone 4 plants do not do well in some spots. If you are in the mountains and on the wrong side they may not get enough sun do to the mountains cutting the light short. So as long as you are on the sunny side of the mountains you are go to grow...

11-12-2010, 10:23 PM	#5
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 304 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	Hi Colleen, When I first saw your post, my first thought was "Lady Slipper". But they would be long past at this time of year. FWIW, if you see any of these in your new yard next Spring, consider yourself lucky and hope they come back year after year. http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/...dy_slipper.htm