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 A. hollandicum.[1] A. aflatuense is a a synonym for Allium x hollandicum. [2] Only the latter is accepted by the RHS. The best known cultivar (J Bijl 1963) is 'Purple Sensation'.
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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