Allium Species, Autumn-flowering Allium

Alliumtardiflorum

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Allium (AL-ee-um)
Species
tardiflorum (tar-dee-FLOR-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Hardiness
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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Mercer, PA (Zone 5a) | October 2004 | neutral

The only autumn-flowering Allium in Israel. Whereas all other species known from the area bloom in winter, spring, or early summer.

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