Alliums for the South

Also known as ‘Caeruleum’ or Blue of the Heavens, Azureum Allium has unusual dense 1 ½” flax-blue flowerheads.

Size: 5+ cm
Plant: 5 Bulbs Per Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Early Summer
Planting Depth: 2″
Height: 24″
Zone: 4-9
Exposure: Sunny

Albopilosum Allium (also known as Christophii ) produces loose 6-8” globes of star-shaped amethyst-violet flowers. 

Size: 14/16 cm
Plant: 3 Bulbs Per Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Early Summer
Planting Depth: 4-6″
Height: 18″
Zone: 3-8
Exposure: Sunny

Moly Allium is also known as the ‘Lily Leek.’ Originating in the northwest Mediterranean region, Moly produces masses of loosely packed yellow stars.

Size: 5+ cm
Plant: 10 Bulbs Per Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Early Summer
Planting Depth: 2″
Height: 14″
Zone: 3-9
Exposure: Sunny

As its name suggests, Neapolitanum Allium is a native of the Mediterranean. Also known as ‘Daffodil Garlic,’ it has loose white flowers. Propagates easily from bulbils at the end of the season.   May be forced indoors for earlier bloom.

Size: 5+ cm
Plant: 10 Bulbs Per Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Early Summer
Planting Depth: 2″
Height: 12″
Zone: 4-9
Exposure: Sunny

Allium Schubertii have unusual 12″ purple clusters have both 8″ long male and 2″ long female flowers on it, giving it a fireworks-like appearance. It is native to Israel & Syria, so protect it from the cold.

Size: 12+ cm
Plant: 1 Bulb Per Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Early Summer
Planting Depth: 3-4″
Height: 16″
Zone: 3-9
Exposure: Sunny

Sphaerocephalum Allium, the ‘Drumstick Allium’ is native to Europe and North Africa, and is a dense reddish-purple ball with white specks. It is a great naturalizer.

Size: 8+ cm
Plant: 5 Bulbs Per Sq Ft
Bloom Time: Early Summer
Planting Depth: 3″
Height: 28″
Zone: 4-9
Exposure: Sunny