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Allium karataviense 'Ivory Queen'

 
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Family: Alliaceae
Genus: Allium (AL-ee-um) (Info)
Species: karataviense (kar-uh-taw-vee-EN-see) (Info)
Cultivar: Ivory Queen

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Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Perennials

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

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2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive WillowWasp On Jun 6, 2006, WillowWasp from Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:

Lower growing and flowering than other Allium's, with 3" globes of Ivory white and green centered florets.The globes seem to open just above the leaves on shorter thich stems. Broad lance like leaves of blue green with deeper green lines or ridges.

Positive abbysmom On Jun 3, 2006, abbysmom from blairstown, NJ (Zone 6a) wrote:

Starts out looking like a small blue hosta. Blooms in mid May until June. I have it growing in part shade and it looks great! Very unusual.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

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Capistrano Beach, California
Divernon, Illinois
Olathe, Kansas
Hanson, Kentucky
Marine City, Michigan
Exeter, New Hampshire
Columbia, New Jersey
Houston, Texas
Provo, Utah



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