Melinda Myers

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