you know, I never thought about just leaving some bulbs in the soil. I think that's cool. I might try that this year! I love just letting things do what nature intended them to do. I will also look into the "walking onions/egyptian onions" because that sounds right up my alley. Hopefully our climate is favourable to that!

Yes, we have grown from umbels. We had trouble with flooding so I lost most of them but I have a handful that grew. We pulled them up they were cute little miniature bulbs. They were replanted (in a better no flood location) and I guess it's just a matter of replanting each fall until you get the size you want.

They come up as very delicate wisps so weeding and mulching is really important. I'll dig up some photos if you want.