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Flower. Photo from R.V. Roger. |
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Plant Name Click to Exit to Comparison Page or or link to |
Allium hirtifolium 'Album' Allium is the Latin name for 'garlic'. |
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Soil |
Chalk or Sand (Well-drained soil required) |
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Sun Aspect |
Full Sun |
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Soil Moisture |
Moist |
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Plant Type |
Herbaceous Bulb |
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Height x Spread in feet |
48 inches x 12 inches |
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Foliage |
Large 2 inch wide, Dark Green. |
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Flower Colour in Month(s). Fruit |
White 4 inch diameter star-shaped flowers on 48 inch stems in May-June |
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Comment |
Allium hirtifolium is native to West and South-West Iran. "A wonderful Allium from Iran, Iraq and Turkey, this produces large drumsticks of white star-shaped flowers up to 10cm (4") across at the start of June. One of the taller species, so great for adding height to the border. Height 120cm (4ft)." from RV Roger. Sow seed on surface with an inch of fine grit under them for drainage and 12 inches apart. Never plant at perfectly measured distances apart as this looks artificial - plant in clumps of 5, 7 or 9 in a staggered group so that they look more natural when they flower. Available from R.V. Roger , KPR and B & T World Seeds in USA. |
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