Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaryllidaceae

Genus:

Allium

Species:

Allium bisceptrum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul

Bloom Colors:

White, Pink, Violet

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers mountainous regions with good organic matter