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Allium stellatum

 
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Family: Alliaceae
Genus: Allium (AL-ee-um) (Info)
Species: stellatum (stell-AY-tum) (Info)

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Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Vegetables
Herbs

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness:
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
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pink

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Flowers are fragrant
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; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Michaelp On Feb 6, 2004, Michaelp from Orange Springs, FL (Zone 8b) wrote:

A. stellatum resembles A. cernuum except, instead of drooping pink or white flower stalks, the stalks of this variety have straight stems. Ggood raw in salad or cooked. It has strong flavor and odor. Tops and bulbs are edible.

Regional...

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

Tangent, Oregon



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