Allium platycaule
perennials
bulbous flowers
alpine garden/rock garden plants
20 cm
V–VI
A
IN THE ARCHIVE
Description
Originally from the Californian mountains. Easy to grow. Fun flat leaves with reddish edges grow almost horizontally with the ground in spring, in late spring crimson pink inflorescences bloom on low flower stalks. Any sunny location with good drainage is a good place to grow. Height 20 cm.
| Category: | perennials, bulbous flowers, alpine garden/rock garden plants |
| Flower color: | purple |
| Flowering time: | V, VI |
| Growing conditions: | sunny, dry, with good drainage, undemanding |
| European climate zone: | Z4= -29 ...-35, Z5= -23 ...-29 |
| Height: | 3-15cm |
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