Narrow, tubular buds in clusters of 3-5 at tips of stalks. Flowers with six petals arranged in a funnel-shaped ring, various shades of orange and yellow. Some specially bred varieties have two rings of six petals each. Blooms May-July, each individual flower opening for one day only. Fully grown leaves and flower stalks are not edible.
Tubers Collect only firm, whole tubers.
Replant the roots. Scrub clean and cut off any stringy roots still attached to the tubers. Don't bother to peel. Steam whole until tender when pierced with a fork. Toss with butter, salt and pepper.