Allium senescens
Allium senescens
- Native to:
- China | Kazakhstan | Korea | Russia
Wikimedia: James Steakley
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaryllidaceae
- Genus:
- Allium
- Species:
- Allium senescens
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 45 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, lavender
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: 🛑Rusty-patched bumble bee (Bombus affinis)
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 benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 4C for 3 months, then place @ 20C for 3 months.