Relatives of edible onions many are ornamental, hardy and sun loving. These include garlic and leeks. They are all found in the Northern Hemisphere. Allium stems range in height from 6 inches to 5 feet and bear small flowers in […]
Allium sativum ( Asian Tempest Garlic )
Relatives of edible onions many are ornamental, hardy and sun loving. These include garlic and leeks. They are all found in the Northern Hemisphere. Allium stems range in height from 6 inches to 5 feet and bear small flowers in […]
Allium rosenbachianum ( CommonName Not Available )
Allium rosenbachianum is a native of central Asia. It has orange bulbs from which large ball shaped deep purple flowers bloom at the end of a 3 foot stem in May and June. Allium is a bulbous plant with linear […]
Allium porrum ( Musselburgh Leek )
‘Musselburgh’ is a delicious heirloom variety of leek. It will do well in most parts of the country, and is best treated as a biennial. A Leek is a biennial grown as an annual. This onion relative does not form […]
Allium porrum ( Lyon Prizetaker Leek )
‘Lyon Prizetaker’ is an English heirloom with thick stems. Generally ready for harvest 140 days after sowing. A Leek is a biennial grown as an annual. This onion relative does not form a bulb, but rather a fat stalk and […]
Allium porrum ( Leeks )
A Leek is a biennial grown as an annual. This onion relative does not form a bulb, but rather a fat stalk and strap-like leaves. A cool weather crop, they are at their best when day temperatures are below 75 […]
Allium porrum ( King Richard Leek )
A Leek is a biennial grown as an annual. This onion relative does not form a bulb, but rather a fat stalk and strap-like leaves. A cool weather crop, they are at their best when day temperatures are below 75 […]
Allium narcissiflorum ( Allium pedemontanum )
Allium narcissiflorum, native of the Italian Alps blooms in midsumme. I has bell shaped flowers of ruby red on 6 inch stems. Allium is a bulbous plant with linear leaves and blooms in flowers with umbels on the top of […]
Allium karataviense ( CommonName Not Available )
Allium karataviense, has crimson leaves and large lilac flowers measuring 12 inches across, held on 12 inch stems. Blooms early in the summer. Allium is a bulbous plant with linear leaves and blooms in flowers with umbels on the top […]
Allium gigaanteum ( CommonName Not Available )
Allium giganteum, a native of Siberia blooms in the riches lilac on flowers 6 inches across on 3 foot stems in June and July. Allium is a bulbous plant with linear leaves and blooms in flowers with umbels on the […]