Allium rosenbachianum

Allium rosenbachianum

Allium rosenbachianum - Allium rosenbachianum

Common Name: Allium rosenbachianum
Genus: Allium
Species: rosenbachianum

The Latin translation of Allium means ‘Garlic’; Garlic (Allium sativum) is a member of this Genus.

Category: Bulbs, Corms, Tubers & Rhizomatous Plants

Height: 1.00 m (100 cm)
Spread: 0.10 m (10 cm)

Hardiness: Half-Hardy
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Colour: Blue/Green
Flower Colour: Purple
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained or Moist, but well drained
Features: Has interesting foliage

This bulb has long, blue-green leaves. In summer Allium rosenbachianum produces clusters of purple flowers grouped in a globe shape on the end of the tall flower stalks.

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