This unique late-blooming bulb sports maroon flower-heads, for which it earns its common of drumstick allium.
Latin Name
Allium sphaerocephalon
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Also Known As
Round-headed Leek Purple-headed Garlick
Type of Plant
Bulbs
Bloom Season
June - July
Seasons
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 3'
Max Spread: 1.5'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Tolerances
Attracted Wildlife
Butterflies
Colors
Native Range
Europe, northern Africa, western Asia
History
Purple-headed garlick has been in popular use since 1766 and was listed in the first bulb catalog in the United States.
Other Details
Pollinator
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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