Allium
Common Name: Allium
Genus: Allium
Species: flavum
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Moist
Height: 35cm
Spread: 5cm
Time to divide plants: February to April
Flowering period:
June
to
July
A charming little plant from the dry hills in southern Europe, producing many-flowered umbels of glistening yellow, vaguely bell-shaped flowers with prominently protruding stamens in early summer. Plant in autumn in an open, sunny position in well-drained soil.
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