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Star of Persia (Allium cristophii)
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Availability 2023 autumn
Elegant ornamental onion with star-shaped silvery purple flowers forming a 20-25 cm wide globe-shaped cluster on strong stems atop narrow and hairy leaves! This spectacular Allium enjoys long-lasting blooms and remains ornamental in the garden well into summer. Good cut flower in fresh and dried arrangements.
Favorite of bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
Winter hardy perennial bulb
Height 30-60 cm
Width 15-20 cm
Spacing 10-15 cm
Flowering time June-July
Site sunny medium moisture, well drained, rich, chalky, sandy soil
Propagation bulblets
Elegant ornamental onion with star-shaped silvery purple flowers forming a 20-25 cm wide globe-shaped cluster on strong stems atop narrow and hairy leaves! This spectacular Allium enjoys long-lasting blooms and remains ornamental in the garden well into summer. Good cut flower in fresh and dried arrangements.
Favorite of bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
Winter hardy perennial bulb
Height 30-60 cm
Width 15-20 cm
Spacing 10-15 cm
Flowering time June-July
Site sunny medium moisture, well drained, rich, chalky, sandy soil
Propagation bulblets