Allium aflatunense
Botanical Name
Allium aflatunense
Hardiness
Zones 4 to 7
Height
3 feet
Flowers
Late spring: 4 inch spherical umbel, star-shaped lilac flowers
Light
Full sun
Soil
Well-drained (key)
Planting and Care
Plant 5 inches deep and space 3 inches apart
Problems
None serious, root rot in heavy clay and poorly drained soil.
Varieties to Consider
'Purple Sensation' (pictured) - deep purple flowers