Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaryllidaceae

Genus:

Allium

Species:

Allium atroviolaceum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

purple

Food Forest:

Plant contains edible parts

Native Range

United States: Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to dry, rocky slopes and grasslands