Allium suaveolens

Allium suaveolens

Native to:
Albania | Austria | France | Germany | Greece | Hungary | Italy | NW. Balkan Pen. | Switzerland

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
50 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
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 before sowing in spring.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

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

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society