This unassuming Allium deserves a special spot in the garden. I've planted it right beside my steps so I can see it while it's blooming, which it's doing now. The flowers, as you can see in the picture, have not fully opened to their full globe shape , but I was with camera in hand, so clicked a picture for posting.
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It's pretty short, as far as alliums are concerned, almost dwarf in size, only growing about 6-8" tall, and I'm thinking it's a real nice speciman plant requiring a location right in front of the garden, as it might get lost if planted amongst towering flowers like Lilies or Irises, where it wouldn't be seen at all.
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The flowers, which are slightly scented, and the globe-shaped inflorescence (florets), are a pale greenish colour, with a hint of white, or even pink, depending on the light. I like the foliage too, which is akin to a tulip leaf, only bigger and thicker, and looks kind of velvety, with a bit of a shimmering quality, too. Very pretty!
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This decorative member of the onion family would likely look great in containers, too, if they could over-winter safely. Hardy to zone 3 USDA
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