Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaryllidaceae

Genus:

Allium

Species:

Allium brevistylum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

2-3 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

Pink

Native Range

United States: Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers habitats near streams or wet meadows