Allium rosenbachianum

Allium rosenbachianum

Native to:
Afghanistan | Pakistan | Tadzhikistan | Uzbekistan

📍 View on iNaturalist →

Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
120 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun
Bloom Colors:
purple, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate best with light exposure and consistent moisture at temperatures around 15-20°C following cold stratification.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 4C for 3 weeks, then place @ 20C.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society