Salsify Seeds - Mammoth Sandwich Island

(Tragopogon porrifolius) Biennial. Zone 6. 120 days. 

Heirloom seeds. White Salsify, also known as scorzobianca, is a popular European root vegetable which is eaten grated or cooked. It has grass like foliage and gorgeous purple flowers in the second year. The foliage and flowers are edible and the roots can be left in the ground until needed. It is also known as Oyster vegetable and the darker variety of this veggie is called scorzonera.