Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaryllidaceae

Genus:

Allium

Species:

Allium atropurpureum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

90 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

dark purple, maroon

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 60-90 days to break dormancy; sow in fall or after cold treatment.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash