Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaryllidaceae

Genus:

Allium

Species:

Allium siculum subsp. siculum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

purple, green, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with cold stratification followed by warm temperatures; fresh seed has higher viability.

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