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Allium flavum

 
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Family: Alliaceae
Genus: Allium (AL-ee-um) (Info)
Species: flavum (FLA-vum) (Info)
Additional cultivar information: (aka Fireworks Yellow)

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Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs

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

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 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)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Blue-Green
Aromatic

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

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

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral smiln32 On Nov 12, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote:

Prefers full sun. Soil should be relatively dry. Flowers are a dainty yellow.

Regional...

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

Denver, Colorado
Mount Prospect, Illinois
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Kalama, Washington
Seattle, Washington



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