Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaryllidaceae

Genus:

Allium

Species:

Allium sinaiticum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Germination best at cool temperatures around 15-18°C. Seeds may show irregular germination patterns typical of geophytes.

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