Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaryllidaceae

Genus:

Allium

Species:

Allium paradoxum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white

Food Forest:

Contains edible parts

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily with cold stratification. Plant reproduces primarily via bulbils formed in flower heads.

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