Why we love this flower:
- Uses: Prominent focal flower in arrangements, ornamental edible
Alliums are the ornamental cousins of onions. Twice as big as other chives, this variety produces tender edible flat leaves and flowers. Perfect for the patio or the garden, the odorless flowers will last up to 3 weeks in a vase. The blooms begin to appear in June and will flower through October.
Allium flowers rarely smell like onions‚ as the foliage will smell strong only when you crush it. They are easy to grow; few spring-flowering bulbs are as undemanding as alliums. They bloom profusely in full sun, but tolerate a surprising amount of shade.
PLANT DETAILS
Allium "Obliquum" (Allium obliquum)
Known as the twisted-leaf garlic, this ornamental allium produces lemony-cream globes on strong stems that rise cleanly above foliage. Its unusual color brings freshness to early summer borders.
Flower Facts
- Zones: 4 - 8 perennial
- Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
- Height: 24 - 36 in
- Spread: 8 - 12 in
- Cut Flower: Excellent for fresh and dried use
- Attraction: Bees and butterflies
- Resistance: Deer, rabbit
- Toxicity: Dogs and cats
Planting Instructions
- Start indoors or sow outdoors in fall for natural stratification
- Sow shallowly, just covered
- Germination: Can take several weeks
- Space 8 - 12 in apart
Growing Tips
- Full sun
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Well-drained, gritty soil
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Moderate water; dislikes winter wet
- Leave seed heads for ornamental structure
Why Grow Allium "Obliquum"
'Obliquum' adds an uncommon lemon hue to the allium palette, offering both architectural presence and freshness in floral arrangements.
