Allium

Known as the "Flowering Onions", Allium are exotic, unique and great fun. They extend the flowering season with dramatic color and unusual, show-stopping shapes and forms. The Latin word for garlic, Allium are rodent-resistant and are seldom affected by disease. A stunning cut or dried flower, they like rich, well-draining soil and good sunlight for optimum performance. They are also much loved for the fact that deer and rodents do not like to eat them! Plant the larger Allium bulbs 6" to 8" deep and 8" to 10" apart. Plant the smaller Allium bulbs 4" deep and 3" to 4" apart. Bloom time: May through July depending on the variety. Variable horticultural zones ranging from 3-10 depending on the variety. Shipping in Fall 2010 within the appropriate planting time for your area.