Exhibit A: elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum var. ampeloprasum). You might be familiar with the giant elephant garlic bulbs you've seen at the grocery store, but the plant's gorgeous flowers ...

This upright plant grows quickly, and its slender stalks are perfect for grilling. Allium ampeloprasum ‘Giant Musselburgh’ is a large, Scottish heirloom variety that is widely adaptable.