Allium aflatunense
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| Species: | A. aflatunense
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Allium aflatunense (flowering onion) is a plant in the garlic family, Alliaceae.[1] Native to Central Asia, it is commonly grown as a garden plant.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page).
Description
Allium aflatunense is a 36" tall bulbous perennial plant with basal, straplike leaves, and hollow, slightly ribbed scapes (flower stems).Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). The flower heads are dense, globular umbels, about 4" across, made up of numerous star-shaped purplish pink flowers.Cite error: The <ref> tag has too many names (see the help page). It flowers in May and June, with seeds ripening in August. It is commonly sold as a bulb.
It is often confused with the similar A. hollandicum.[1]
Cultivation
Allium aflatunense is generally hardy in zones 4–8. The plant is suitable for use as a cut flower. While it prefers alkaline soil, it can tolerate poor soil conditions, as well as part shade (though it does best in full sun).
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