Allium (Ornamental Chive)

Allium acuminatum

15 (25)cm, dwarf species with showy, very large, intense rose to pale lilac flowers in lose umbels. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in an open spot in the rock garden. V-VI.

Allium aflatunense

100 (130)cm, from Asia Minor occurring in rocky mountain areas. Makes broad, recurving leaves in a dense rosette, emerging long stalk with deep purple violet blooms. Very showy Allium for sunny spots. V-VI.

Allium altissimum

120 (160)cm, a showy, very tall species with densely packed umbels of violet tubular flowers with a deeper veining inside. Similar to Allium aflatunense, yet taller. For a sunny spot any well drained soil. VI-VII.

Allium amethystinum

140 (160)cm, an utmost beautiful species with as its name suggests, a deep purple flower ball on a very tall stem. Native of rocky soils in full sun in the Mediterranean. An excellent cut flower for any rich, very well drained soil in full sun. VI-VII.

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Allium ampeloprasum var. babingtonii

180 (220)cm, from sunny spots in S England through Central Europe. Very tall variety with broad, recurving leaves with leaves' sheaths surrounding the stem. In contrast to the species this variety makes a dense, quite large umbel of intense dark lilac flowers and rarely sets few, small bulbils. For any sandy or rocky soil in a sunny spot. As easy as the species above. VII-VIII.

Allium amphilobum

Allium angulosum

30cm, rare and threatened species from central to N Europe, growing in damp lowlands. Small lilac flowers, but numerous flowering stalks. For a moist and peaty soil in full sun. V-VII.

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Allium atropurpureum

100 (120)cm, an most ornamental species which is native from central Turkey to eastern Iran growing in limestone rocks at some 200m to 500m. It bears tall flower stalks and flattened umbels in an utmost showy, deepest violet with yellow anthers, which make perfect cut flowers. Easily grown in any well drained soil in a sunny spot. Fully winter hardy in Central Europe. V-VI.

Allium caeruleum (Blue Globe Onion)

15 (20)cm, Blue Globe Onion is an ornamental species from East Europe to central Asia, where it is found in steppes and salt marshes. A still rather rarely cultivated species with showy pure sky blue flowers. Easily grown in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. IV-V.

Allium campanulatum (Sierra Onion)

20cm, Sierra Onion is a rarely cultivated bulbous plant with pendulous, pale rose flowers above basal, grass-like leaves. Native of mountainous areas in California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington State. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Four Corners, Plumas County, California, USA at some 1.200m. For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in the rock garden. VI-VII.

Allium carinatum ssp. pulchellum

15 (25)cm, subspecies is similar to the above, yet does never set any bulbils in flower heads. As easy as the above and will naturalize well under sunny condition in the rock garden. VI-VII.

Allium cassium var. hirtellum

20 (30)cm, a Cyprus endemic similar in appearance to Allium hirtellum with a lax umbel of white flowers with a slightly pale rose shade. A spring flowering and summer dormant species from rich, slightly moist soils in mountains on Cyprus. For any rich, well drained soil in a partially shaded to sunny spot. Do not water bulbs during their dormancy in summer. V-VI.

Allium cernuum

25cm, medium tall Allium with pale to bright pink flowers in nodding umbels. From North America (New York State to British Columbia southwards to Arizona), growing in rocky places in the mountains. VII-VIII.

Allium christophii

30cm, large flower heads up to 20 cm across with numerous star shaped, lilac flowers. From N Iran to central Asia (Kopet Dag). For a sunny and well drained spot. V-VI.

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Allium cilicium

20 (30)cm, a rhizomatous Allium with elegant recurving glaucous leaves and umbels of small rose flowers. For a rich soil in full sun. A highly endangered species rarely seen in cultivation. V-VII.

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Allium cratericola (Volcanic Onion)

10cm, Volcanic Onion is a rarely cultivated dwarf species from rocky mountainous sites in California. It has basal leaves and a short-stemmed dense umbel of bright rose flowers. For any rich, well drained, rather rocky soil in full sun and a preferably protected spot. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Cherokee, Butte County, California, USA at some 400m. V-VI.

Allium ericetorum

20cm, dwarf rhizomatous Allium with compact ball-heads of cream to pale yellow flowers, stamens tipped ochre and orange anthers. Few linear leaves. For a sunny spot in any soil. VII-VIII.

Allium falcifolium (Sickle Leaf Onion)

10 (15)cm, Sickle Leaf Onion makes short but broad, flattened stems with broad, falcate leaves tinged red in full sun and a quite large, lax umbel of intense bright purple, narrow, bell shaped flowers. A very showy species which is native throughout the western USA growing in dry, sunny, rocky mountain slopes. Requires a well drained soil in a sunny spot, excellent in the rock garden. Seeds from a wild collection in Josephine County, Oregon, USA at some 700m. V-VI.

Allium flavum

15 (25)cm, a real gem from mountains of S Europe (France to Greece), with beautiful yellow flowers and perfectly glaucous gray, delicate foliage. VI-VIII.

Allium giganteum

120cm, stunning species with up to 12cm in diameter globular heads of lilac flowers. VII-VIII.

Allium guttatum ssp. dalmaticum

40 (60)cm, large Allium, a subspecies with deep purple flowers in a compact umbel on a stout stem. From sunny spots in woods of Montenegro (Europe, collection was made above Petrovac at some 750m). For any well drained soil in an open, sunny spot. VI-VII.

Allium heldreichii

40 (60)cm, deep pink, up facing, long bell shaped flowers in a dense ovoid umbel above semi-evergreen leaves. From rocky spots on Mount Olympus (Greece). For any well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VII.

Allium hirtifolium

Allium hyalinum

20cm, dwarf Allium with elegant white to light pink upright flowers and a pink middle stripe and contrasting green nectaries. Native to humus rich and slightly moist soils in western US (Table Mountain, Tuolumne County). For a sunny spot. IV-V.

Allium insubricum

15 (20)cm, dwarf Allium with rather large rose to pale lilac, nodding bell-shaped flowers. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent for the rock garden. A rarely seen and ornamental species. VI-VII.
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Allium junceum Exclusive

10 (20)cm, a dwarf species with deep lilac flowers edged white and grass-like leaves. From open rocky spots in south-eastern Greece, Cyprus and Turkey. For any rich, very well drained soil in a protected spot in full sun. IV-V.

Allium lacunosum var. lacunosum (Pitted Onion)

30cm, Pitted Onion is a medium tall North American species from rocky hillsides and meadows in Southern California. This variety makes pale rose to pure white flowers on somewhat twining stalks and narrow leaves. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Seeds descend from white flowering plants with a greenish-rose midrib on each petal. IV-V.

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Allium lemmonii (Lemmon's Onion)

20cm, Lemmon's Onion is native to mountainous regions in the western United States. Makes a nice umbel of bright rose to rarely white flowers on a medium tall stalk. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Doyle Crossing, Plumas County, California, USA at some 1.700m. For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in the rock garden. VI-VII.

Allium lenkoranicum

35 (50)cm, an only in 1987 discovered endemic species of the Talysh Mountains near the Caspian Sea. Has pale lilac to rose flowered, open umbels, each petal with a darker lilac central stripe. Thin, grass like leaves. For any well drained, rich soil in full sun. VII-VIII.

Allium lusitanicum

Allium macleani

100 (120)cm, erect flower stalks, similar to Allium stipitatum with dense umbels of numerous rose colored flowers. Leaves have withered by flowering time. For any well drained soil in full sun. Excellent solitary plants. IV-V.

Allium macropetalum (Largeflower Onion)

20 (25)cm, Largeflower Onion is a medium sized species with white to pale pink umbels. Flowers show an ornamental purple middle vein. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Grand County, Utah, USA at some 1350m. V.

Allium meteoricum

15 (20)cm, dwarf species, makes a compact umbel of mid-pink, nodding, cylindrical flowers with nicely contrasting yellow anthers above elegant, narrow leaves. Native of sunny, rocky slopes in Turkey. For any well drained soil in a sunny spot, excellent in the rock garden. A rarely offered species. VI-VII.

Allium moly

20cm, native of E Spain and south-western France, growing in shady rocks at 1.500m. Perfectly yellow large flowers and broad glaucous leaves in V.

Allium neapolitanum

30 (45)cm, from grassy places and fields in the Mediterranean. Makes snow white umbels and nicely contrasting dark to almost black anthers. For a sunny place in any well drained soil. Ideal for the rock garden. III-V.

Allium nigrum

Allium obliquum

40 (50)cm, makes medium sized, yellow umbels on tall stalks above some 1cm broad leaves. It is native from Romania to Siberia and nort-western China, growing in mountain meadows and cliffs. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. V-VI.

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Allium obtusum var. conspicuum (Red Sierra Onion)

10 (20)cm, Red Sierra Onion makes a basal rosette of narrow leaves and a basal, dense umbel of cream-white flowers with a central brownish stripes. Native of mountainous areas in California (Sierra Nevada). For any rich, very well drained soil in full sun. Excellent in the rock garden. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Keddie Ridge, Plumas County, California, USA. VII-VIII.

Allium ochotense

Allium orientale (Oriental Onion)

80 (120)cm, Oriental Onion makes a broad umbel of perfectly white to pale rose flowers on a tall stem emerging from a rosette of broad light green leaves. A very showy species and an excellent cut flower. For a sunny spot in any rich soil. Rare. V-VII.

Allium oviflorum

20cm, makes broad and flat leaves from strong creeping rhizomes. Nodding umbels in creamy-pink. For any rich, well drained soil in the rock garden. VI-VII.

Allium parvum (Dwarf Onion)

10cm, Dwarf Onion is a rarely cultivated dwarf species from rocky mountainous sites in the western USA. It has narrow grass-like basal leaves and an almost sessile dense umbel of bright rose flowers. For any rich, well drained, rather rocky soil in full sun and a preferably protected spot. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Long Valley, Plumas County, California, USA. V-VI.

Allium platycaule (Broad-Stemmed Onion)

20cm, Broad-Stemmed Onion is an ornamental dwarf species with broad and short, slightly falcate leaves crowned by a dense rich lilac umbel. Native of mountainous areas in California. For any rich, very well drained soil in full sun. Excellent in the rock garden. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Beardsly Grade, Plumas County, California USA. VII-VIII.

Allium polyanthum

40 (60)cm, a Mediterranean wild garlic from rocky sunny spots with a dense umbel of whittish-green to pale rose flowers and broad basal leaves yellowing at flowering time. Plants are fully hardy in Central Europe. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VII.

Allium protensum

30 (60), makes a huge, lax umbel (up to 15cm across!) of bell shaped flowers with long pedicels, shorter as in Allium schubertii, yet in a very unusual greenish brown color and a contrasting greenish middle stripe on each petal. The stout, very broad stems vary greatly in height an emerge from the center of broad basal leaves. From open spots in the Serawschan Mountains in Uzbekistan and central Asia to N Afghanistan at some 1.600 to 3.000m. For a sunny spot in any very well drained soil. A very rare and showy Allium species. V-VI.

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Allium pyrenaicum

40cm, makes a nice clump of short, flat, minutely toothed leaves and dullish white, mid green veined, star-like flowers in dense umbels. For any well drained, rich soil in a partially shaded spot. This is the real species and not rose-flowered Allium angulosum usually offered in trade. V-VI.

Allium rosenbachianum (rose form)

130 (160)cm, stout flower stalks with large, light pink flower umbels. The basal broad leaves have withered by flowering time. For any well drained soil in full sun. A very ornamental species, not only for its enormous height. IV-V.

Allium rosenbachianum (white form)

130 (160)cm, stout flower stalks with large umbels of pure white flowers. The basal broad leaves have withered by flowering time. For any well drained soil in full sun. Very decorative form due its unusual color, which is rarely seen in taller Allium species. IV-V.

Allium roseum

30cm, native to the Mediterranean region (Spain, Portugal to Turkey and N Africa), growing in rocky places in meadows and open spots in dry woods. Makes bright pink flowers in lax umbels. Good to naturalize. Seeds from a wild collection in meadows near Mondragó, Mallorca (Spain). III-V.

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Allium roseum var. grandiflorum Exclusive

40 (70)cm, a tall variety with large intense rose, sweetly fragrant flowers, which (in contrast to the species) do not make any bulbils in the flower heads. Native of the western Mediterranean island and North Africa. From a collection made in open fields in Mallorca (Balearic islands, Spain). Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. IV-VI.

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Allium saxatile

Allium schoenoprasum (Chives)

20 (30)cm, Chives is native of most of Europe and occurs in damp meadows in the mountains, forming dense clumps. Many linear-round leaves and dense umbels in lilac to pink. Very easy species. The leaves have a nice taste and widely used in salads. The edible lilac flowers may be added as well for decoration. IV-VII.

Allium schoenoprasum var. alvarense (Alvar Chives) Exclusive

15 (25)cm, Alvar Chives is a subspecies native in open grasslands in Scandinavia and has narrower leaves than the type species. The leaves can be used as the regular species in salads and soups. The edible lilac flowers may be added as well for decoration. An easily grown species for any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. IV-VI.

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Allium schubertii

30 (40)cm, similar to Allium christophii but with flowers on very long stalks with unusual star-like appearance. Any sunny spot in a well drained soil. Plant bulbs rather deep to prevent frost damages. Seeds from a hardier selection. Species much sought after and still very rare. V-VI.

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Allium scorodoprasum ssp. rotundum

40cm, slightly smaller in all parts than Allium scorodoprasum with deep-violet flowers and usually without any bulbils in flower umbels. Easy and robust. VII-VIII.

Allium senescens ssp. montanum

20cm, subalpine dwarf Allium from hay meadows in the Alps at up to 2.000m. Numerous umbels of rose flowers on 20cm stalks. For moist places in any soil in full sun. VI-VII.

Allium simillimum (Simil Onion)

5 (10)cm, Simil Onion is a dwarf species with ice white flowers above narrow leaves. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot with protection from winter wetness. Excellent in the rock garden. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Blaine County, Idaho, USA at some 2650m. V.

Allium sordiflorum

Allium spec. 001 "Lebanon - Ma'asser ech Chouf"

100 (130)cm, quite tall, unidentified wild species found below Ma'asser ech Chouf (Lebanon) at some 1500m. Has dense global heads (some 4 to 6 cm in diameter) on an unleafed flower stalk above a basal rosette. From sunny spots in open scrub in stony hillsides. For a well drained, rather rocky soil in full sun. A winter dormant species. VII-VIII.

Allium spec. 004

30 (40)cm, an unidentified species from Cyprus which is similar in appearance to Allium cassium var. hirtellum, yet larger in all parts. May be the same species being taller for growing in richer and moister soil. Makes a lax umbel of white flowers with a slightly pale rose shade on a tall stem. A spring flowering and summer dormant species from rich, slightly moist soils in full sun above Perikklishia in south-western Cyprus. For any rich, well drained soil in a partially shaded to sunny spot. Do not water bulbs during their dormancy in summer. V-VI.

Allium sphaerocephalum

50 (80)cm, from Central Europe extending to the Caucasus and Israel. Long linear, gray green leaves and dense lilac flowers on erect stalk up to 80cm in height. Showy and easy for dry soils. VI-VIII.

Allium stellatum (Prairie Onion)

50cm, Prairie Onion is native to prairies in the USA. Makes nice, dense umbels of upright, dark pink flowers. Easy if bulbs are planted fairly deep. For a sunny spot in any rich, well drained soil. V-VII.

Allium strictum

60cm, makes flat leaves and large stalks with a densely packed umbel of small rose flowers. VI-VII.

Allium suaveolens (Fragrant Leek)

30cm, Fragrant Leek makes many small, white, honey scented flowers with a rose tinge on upright stalks. For a sunny spot in any wich, well drained soil. A very robust and easily cultivated species. V-VII.

Allium subhirsutum

20 (30)cm, delicate stems with a lax umbels of pure white flowers above basal, rather broad leaves. Native of the Mediterranean (from Crete to Portugal and N Africa), growing in partially shaded to sunny spots in humus rich, well drained soils in rock crevices. III-IV.

Allium subvillosum

20 (30)cm, makes upright stems with showy pure white flowers. This species is similar to Allium subhirsutum, yet it has longer anthers with yellow pollen. Native of the Mediterranean (from Crete to Portugal and N Africa), growing in partially shaded to sunny spots. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. IV-VI.

Allium tanguticum

Allium textile (Textile Onion)

20 (30)cm, Textile Onion or Prairie Onion makes several grass-like, dark green leaves from a purplish base and an upright flower stem crowned by a dense umbel of white flowers. Native of dry prairies and open sunny spots in woods in North America (Saskatchewan to South Dakota, Montana, New Mexico and Arizona). Easily grown in a rich, well drained soil in full sun. V-VI.

Allium tricoccum (North American Ramp Leek)

20cm, Ramp or North American Wild Leek is similar to the Eurasian species Allium ursinum and naturally occurs in moist woodlands throughout North America. The broad, dark green leaves have a pleasant onion-garlic-like taste, which can be used in salads and soups. The inflorescence consists of a small terminal umbel with white flowers. Easily grown in any humus rich soil with sufficient moisture in summer and a sunny to partially shaded spot. Will readily self-sow and multiplies by bulbs in an appropriate place. VI.
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Allium trifoliatum (Rose Onion)

30cm, Rose Onion is a Mediterranean, very diverse species with pale rose to almost white petals with a darker rose middle stripe and channeled, slightly hairy leaves. This species is sometimes confused with Alium roseum, which is a distinct species with much different leaves. For any rich, well drained soil in sunny and protected spot. V-VI.

Allium triquetrum (Threecorner Leek)

20cm, Threecorner Leek is native of humus rich, slightly moist soils from the Mediterranean region to Uzbekistan. It makes nodding umbels of pure white, flattened flowers with a fine green middle line, triangular stems and glossy, broad leaves. For any rich, slightly moist, well drained soil in preferably partial shade. III-IV.

Allium tschimganicum

70 (100)cm, makes large and dense umbels of rich pinkish-violet flowers. From a collection made on stony hillsides on Mount Chimgan in Uzbekistan. For any well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI.

Allium tuberosum (Chinese Chives)

30 (40)cm, Chinese Chives is widely cultivated in East Asia. Makes numerous flowering stalks with many white flowers and contrasting black stamens very late in summer to fall. The leaves have a nice garlic taste and are used in salads and soups. The edible white flowers can be used in the cookery as well. VII-IX.

Allium turkestanicum

30 (50)cm, almost unknown Allium from W Asia growing in open rocky and dry places. Showy lilac rose flowers on quite long pedicles arranged in lax umbels. Belongs to the Allium japonicum group. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot.. V-VI.

Allium ubsicola

Allium unifolium

30 (50)cm, very showy smaller Allium with large flowers in dense umbels of pinkish shades. Native to N California and S Oregon, USA from moist, yet well drained soils in sunny spots. Bulbs reform each year at the side of last year's bulb. IIII-V.

Allium ursinum (Bear Garlic)

30 (40)cm, Bear Garlic is native to damp open woods in most of Europe, forming large clumps with numerous broad and fresh green leaves and white, star-like flowers. Its leaves as well as flowers have a fine garlic taste and are used in salads and soups. Will readily naturalize in any humus rich, slightly moist soil in partial shade. IV-V.

Allium validum (Pacific Onion)

30 (50)cm, Pacific Onion or Swamp Onion makes showy, long stalked, bright rose flowers umbels above rather broad leaves. Native of humus rich, slightly moist, mountaineous sites in the Pacific region of western USA. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Plumas County, Bear Creek Road, California at some 1.550m. VI-VII.

Allium victorialis (Victory Onion)

20 (30)cm, Victory Onion is a rarely cultivated rhizomatous Allium from hay-meadows in the Alps. It has tall and broad leaves with prominent veins and semi-nodding umbels of creamy to greenish blooms. For any partially shaded spot in any well drained soil. Increases well from seeds only. VI-VII.
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