Onion. A bulbous perennial grey-green leaves. Flattish umbels, cup-like white flowers, sometimes pale lilac. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 8cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Hardy.
Allium nigrum
A bulbous perennial grey-green leaves. Flattish umbels, cup-like white flowers, sometimes pale lilac.
Additional information
| Generic | Allium |
|---|---|
| Species | nigrum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Onion |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Spread | 8cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
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| Pruning Time | |
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