Allium popovii

Allium popovii

Native to:
Tadzhikistan
Allium popovii

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Germination best with cool temperatures. Seeds may be sown fresh in fall or cold stratified for spring sowing.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

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

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society