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Giant Allium

Botanical Name
Allium giganteum
Min Zone
5
Max Zone
8
Height
3-4 feet
Width
2 feet
Flowers
Late spring to early summer: 5 to 6 inch spherical umbel, lilac pink flowers
Light
Full sun
Soil
Well-drained
Planting & Care
  • Plant 8 inches deep
  • Space 12 inches apart
Problems
None serious, bulb rot
Varieties
  • Globemaster - 8" spheres of purple flowers in May thru June

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