Allium oreophiloides

Allium oreophiloides

Native to:
Afghanistan | Kirgizstan | Tadzhikistan | Uzbekistan
Allium oreophiloides

GBIF: Rechinger, K.H.

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Amaryllidaceae
Genus:
Allium
Species:
Allium oreophiloides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
pink, purple

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 germinate after cold stratification; sow in fall or stratify for 2-3 months.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Seed viability < 1 year for cold germinators except for A. cristophii

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society